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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
210 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024

ALZ013-022-023-242015-
Fayette AL-Pickens AL-Tuscaloosa AL-
210 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN TUSCALOOSA...
NORTHEASTERN PICKENS AND SOUTHERN FAYETTE COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM
CDT...

At 209 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ashcraft Corner, or 7 miles northeast of Reform, moving northeast at
25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Berry, Ashcraft Corner, Bankston, Stone Wall, Fayette County Public
Lake, and New Lexington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

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LAT...LON 3353 8799 3353 8795 3356 8795 3374 8769
      3360 8747 3341 8801 3348 8806
TIME...MOT...LOC 1909Z 232DEG 22KT 3348 8796

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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