Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 3:05PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 305 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Pickensville to near Aliceville to near Allison
to near Faunsdale. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Eutaw, Greensboro, Aliceville, Gordo, Reform, Carrollton,
Pickensville, Moundville, Forkland, Akron, Boligee, Union, Newbern,
Ethelsville, McMullen, West Greene, Benevola, Johnston Lake,
Sawyerville, and Knoxville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Pickens; Greene; Hale; Perry
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: