Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 12:12pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 211 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Detroit, or 9 miles west of Hamilton, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Hamilton, Haleyville, Hackleburg, Brinn, Weston, Bear Creek, Tessner,
Shottsville, Rankin Fite Airport, Upper Bear Creek Reservoir, Byrd,
Bexar, and Pigeye.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northwestern and west central Alabama.
Area Description:
Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: