Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 4:19PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 419 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Comer, or 11 miles east of Midway, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Midway, Clayton, Hawkinsville, Spring Hill, White Oak, Comer, Barbour
County Public Lake Dam, Lakepoint Resort State Park, Lugo,
Batesville, and Twin Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Bullock; Russell; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: