Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 2:24PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2025 - 12:24pm
Expires:
May 27, 2025 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 223 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from River View to near Hurtsboro. Movement was east
at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Phenix City, Valley, Hurtsboro, Smiths, Smiths Station, Beulah,
Uchee, Beans Mill, River View, Bleecker, Russell County Sports
Complex, Seale, Fairfax, Ladonia, Griffen Mill, Huguley, I 85 Welcome
Center At Lanett, Uchee Creek, Monterey Heights, and Hatchechubbe.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
southeastern and east central Alabama.
Area Description:
Chambers; Lee; Russell
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL