Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 5:09PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 3:09pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 509 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Midway to Barbour County Public Lake Dam to
near Texasville. Movement was northeast at 30 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, Hurtsboro, Midway, Clayton, Hawkinsville, Uchee, Spring
Hill, Guerryton, Osco, Richards Crossroads, White Oak, Russell County
Sports Complex, Gaino, Seale, Comer, Barbour County Public Lake Dam,
Lakepoint Resort State Park, Millers Ford, Twin Springs, and
Rutherford.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Macon; Bullock; Russell; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL