Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 10:29am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1228 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tyler, or 11 miles southeast of Selmont-West Selmont, 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...
Mosses, Hayneville, Selmont-West Selmont, White Hall, Gordonville,
Lowndesboro, Benton, Beechwood, Tyler, Robert F. Henry Lock And Dam,
Craig Field Aiport, Selma Drag Strip, Collirene, Fostoria, and
Farmersville.
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; Autauga; Lowndes
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov