Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 3:05PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2025 - 1:05pm
Expires:
April 23, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 305 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Boley Springs, or 14 miles south of Carbon Hill, moving northeast at
5 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...
Eldridge, Boley Springs, Berry, Kansas, West Corona, Jasper, Cedrum
Area, Holly Grove, Manchester, Lupton, Oakman, Gamble, Corona,
Townley, Boldo, Walker County Airport, and Carbon Hill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Fayette; Walker
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL