Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 10:13AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 8:13am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
At 1012 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Miller, or 8 miles south of Linden, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Sweet Water, Wayne, Surginer, Miller, Shawnee, Dixons Mill, Magnolia,
Vineland, Calvary, Half Acre, Octagon, and Clayhill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Marengo
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov