Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 430 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Linwood to near Clio to near Ariton.
Movement was northeast at 35 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...
Troy, Union Springs, Brundidge, Clio, Hurtsboro, Midway, Clayton,
Louisville, Banks, Blue Springs, Tyler Crossroads, Pickett,
Hawkinsville, Aberfoil, Spring Hill, Blue Springs State Park, Beans
Crossroads, Guerryton, Linwood, and Osco.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Macon; Bullock; Russell; Pike; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL