Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 8:02PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 6:02pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 801 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Marion
Junction to near Gordonville. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Selma, Valley Grande, Marion, Fort Deposit, Mosses, Hayneville,
Selmont-West Selmont, Autaugaville, White Hall, Gordonville,
Orrville, Lowndesboro, Benton, Bogue Chitto, Vaiden, Tyler, Dannelly
Reservoir, Mulberry, Paul M Grist State Park, and Dallas Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Perry; Dallas; Autauga; Lowndes
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov