Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 12:30pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Harpersville, or 7 miles northwest of Childersburg, moving northeast
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Pell City, Childersburg, Vincent, Harpersville, Westover, Alpine Bay
Resort, Coosa Island, Logan Martin Dam, Logan Martin Lake, Country
Club Estates, Camp Winnataska, and Sterrett.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Shelby; St. Clair; Talladega
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL