Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 5:58AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 3:58am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 558 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hackleburg, or 12 miles northeast of Hamilton, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Haleyville, Hackleburg, Needmore, Ashridge, Brinn, Bear Creek, Weiss,
Posey Field Airport, Tessner, Delmar, Pebble, and Upper Bear Creek
Reservoir.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Marion; Winston
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL