Special Weather Statement 05/27/2025 08:06 for Alabama areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 10:06AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 27, 2025 - 8:06am
Expires: 
May 27, 2025 - 9:00am
Description: 
At 1005 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Low Gap to near Marion to near Consul. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Selma, Brent, Valley Grande, Marion, Centreville, Selmont-West Selmont, Orrville, Bogue Chitto, Vaiden, Tyler, Dannelly Reservoir, Brierfield Ironworks Park, Paul M Grist State Park, Low Gap, Mertz, Dallas Lake, Talladega National Forest, Eoline, Memorial Stadium, and Burnsville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. These storms 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.
Area Description: 
Perry; Bibb; Dallas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL