Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 6:53PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 653 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gardner Island, or near Selmont-West Selmont, moving northeast at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Prattville, Selma, Millbrook, Selmont-West Selmont, Deatsville,
Autaugaville, Booth, Mulberry, Marbury, Vida Junction, Gardner
Island, Tyler, Autauga County Airport, Memorial Stadium, Burnsville,
Dallas County Horse Arena, New Prospect, Craig Field Aiport, Selma
Drag Strip, and Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Instruction:
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central,
south central and east central Alabama.
Area Description:
Dallas; Autauga
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL