Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 4:09PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Seale, or 12 miles east of Hurtsboro. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Seale, Russell County Sports Complex, Uchee Creek, Fort Mitchell,
Fort Mitchell Activity Center, and Hatchechubbe.
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:
Russell
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov