Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 3:03PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2025 - 1:03pm
Expires:
April 23, 2025 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 303 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bigbee Valley, or near Pickensville, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Macedonia, Pickensville, Ethelsville, Bevill Lock And Dam, and
McShan.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL