Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 415 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Red Bay to 9 miles east of
Amory. Movement was east at 20 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...
Hamilton, Sulligent, Guin, Hackleburg, Detroit, Beaverton, Brinn,
Weston, Bear Creek, Henson Springs, Tessner, Shottsville, Pearces
Mill, Rankin Fite Airport, Pine Springs, Byrd, Bexar, Pigeye, Marion
County Public Lake, and Pikeville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Marion; Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: