Special Weather Statement 05/30/2025 10:16 for Alabama areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 30, 2025 - 10:16am
Expires: 
May 30, 2025 - 10:45am
Description: 
At 1215 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Alexander City, moving 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... Alexander City, Dadeville, Camp Hill, Kellyton, Jacksons' Gap, Hillabee Creek, Northern Lake Martin, Wind Creek State Park, Eastern Lake Martin, Fishpond, Ray, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Dare Park, Eagle Creek, and Horseshoe Bend.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for east central Alabama.
Area Description: 
Coosa; Tallapoosa
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL