Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/21/2026 15:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:50PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 550 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hamilton. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Guin, Beaverton, Marion County Public Lake, Henson Springs, and Pikeville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 22 between mile markers 15 and 21. Interstate 22 between mile markers 15 and 21.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Marion; Lamar
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov