Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 12:02PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 10:02am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1201 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Orrville, or 16 miles southeast of Uniontown.
Storms are also developing along the Dallas and Wilcox County line.
These storms were moving slowly southeast.
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...
Orrville, Belknap, Bogue Chitto, Dallas Lake, Old Cahaba Park,
Dannelly Reservoir, Central Mills, Tilden, Whites Bluff, Carlowville,
Safford, Hazen, Minter, and Crumptonia.
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:
Dallas
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov