Special Weather Statement Alabama | Effective 03/31/2026 14:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 4:49PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 31, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires: 
March 31, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 449 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hawkinsville, or 10 miles northwest of Eufaula, moving northeast at 10 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... Eufaula, Hawkinsville, Osco, Spring Hill, White Oak, Comer, Barbour County Public Lake Dam, Lakepoint Resort State Park, Rutherford, Lugo, Batesville, and Twin Springs.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Russell; Barbour
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL