Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 6:46PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dayton, or 8 miles southwest of Uniontown, moving 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, Linden, Uniontown, Thomaston, Faunsdale, Dayton, Freddie
Jones Field, Consul, Chickasaw State Park, Old Spring Hill, Octagon,
Gallion, Calvary, Laneville, and Carleys.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hale; Perry; Marengo
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov