Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 5:48PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 548 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wedgeworth to near Demopolis to near
Tishabee. Movement was south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Demopolis, Jefferson, Forkland, Walden Quarters, Duffys Bend,
Sawyerville, Arcola, Coatopa, Dug Hill, Chickasaw State Park,
Wedgeworth, Tishabee, Evansville, U.S. 80 and AL 28, Old Spring Hill,
Belmont, Selden Lock And Dam, Demopolis Lock And Dam, Gallion, and
McDowell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Sumter; Greene; Hale; Marengo
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov