Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:52PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 12:52pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 251 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Arley, moving southeast at 25 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...
Jasper, Haleyville, Lynn, Arley, Double Springs, Addison, Nauvoo,
Curry, Houston Recreational Area, Camp McDowell, Smith Dam, Ashbank,
Nesmith, Brushy Lake, Poplar Springs, Ashridge, Falls City, Moreland,
Smith Lake, and Helicon.
This includes Interstate 22 between mile markers 39 and 45.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Winston; Walker
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov