Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 6 at 5:56PM CDT until May 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 556 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Guerryton, or 7
miles west of Hurtsboro, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Broadcast media.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Union Springs, Hurtsboro, Midway, Hawkinsville, Aberfoil, Uchee,
Spring Hill, Guerryton, Davisville, Russell County Sports Complex,
Seale, Comer, Society Hill, Lakepoint Resort State Park,
Warriorstand, Twin Springs, Rutherford, Three Notch, Uchee Creek, and
Sedgefield.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
and east central Alabama.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
This storm is producing destructive winds and large damaging hail.
SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Barbour, AL; Bullock, AL; Macon, AL; Russell, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL