Special Weather Statement 05/30/2025 09:51 for Alabama areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 11:51AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 30, 2025 - 9:51am
Expires: 
May 30, 2025 - 10:30am
Description: 
At 1151 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Verbena, or near Clanton, moving east at 40 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... Clanton, Wetumpka, Rockford, Equality, Pentonville, Santuck, Cottage Grove, Titus, Welona, Ten Cedar Estates, Nixburg, Dexter, Verbena, Speed, Marbury, Mitchell Lake, Weoka Mills, Jordan Lake, Highway 9 and Highway 22, and Higgins Ferry Park.
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.
Area Description: 
Chilton; Coosa; Autauga; Elmore
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL