Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 5:46PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jasper, moving southeast 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...
Jasper, Cordova, Dora, Parrish, Oakman, Gorgas Steam Plant, Burnwell,
Beloit, Quinton, Gorgas, Lynns Park, Barney, Goodsprings, Holly
Grove, Manchester, Tutwiler, Gamble, Townley, Boldo, and Walker
County Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Walker
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL