Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 4:57PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 457 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ethelsville, or 8 miles southeast of Columbus, moving southeast at 20
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...
Aliceville, Reform, Carrollton, Pickensville, Ethelsville, Memphis,
McMullen, Garden, Benevola, Johnston Lake, Bevill Lock And Dam,
Gainesville Lake Campground, Dillburg, McShan, George Downer Airport,
Owens, Cochrane, and Macedonia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov