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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
453 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

ALZ022-252245-
Pickens AL-
453 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN PICKENS COUNTY
THROUGH 545 PM CDT...

At 453 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bigbee Valley, or near Pickensville, 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...
Carrollton, Pickensville, Ethelsville, Memphis, Bevill Lock And Dam,
Owens, McShan, and Macedonia.

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 3345 8829 3352 8820 3328 8796 3308 8833
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 234DEG 22KT 3325 8838

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

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