Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 12:52PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 10:52am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1252 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Marbury, or 12 miles southeast of Clanton, moving east at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Ten Cedar Estates, Jordan Lake, Marbury, Welona, Titus, and Weoka
Mills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Chilton; Coosa; Autauga; Elmore
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL