Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 1:04PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 11:04am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 103 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Osco, or near Eufaula, moving northeast at 10 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...
Eufaula, Osco, Gaino, White Oak, Lakepoint Resort State Park,
Richards Crossroads, Lugo, and Baker Hill.
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:
Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov