Special Weather Statement 05/25/2025 15:02 for Alabama areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 5:02PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2025 - 3:02pm
Expires: 
May 25, 2025 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 502 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Allgood, or near Oneonta, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Oneonta, Ashville, Allgood, Inland Lake, Highland Lake, Whitney Junction, Horse Pens Forty, and I 59 Rest Areas At Oneonta.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and northeastern Alabama.
Area Description: 
Blount; St. Clair
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL