Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 5:01PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 501 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Eclectic, or near Tallassee, moving southeast at 15 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...
Tallassee, Milstead, Eclectic, Shorter, Victoryland, Reeves Airport,
Tallapoosa City, Claud, Yates Dam, and Yates Reservoir.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tallapoosa; Elmore; Macon
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL