Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1141 AM CDT Sat May 25 2024

ALZ045-046-251715-
Macon AL-Bullock AL-
1141 AM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT BULLOCK AND SOUTHEASTERN MACON
COUNTIES THROUGH 1215 PM CDT...

At 1141 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Tuskegee National Forest to 6 miles north
of Union Springs to near Shopton. Movement was southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Tuskegee, Union Springs, Midway, Pickett, Aberfoil, Franklin Field,
Beans Crossroads, Guerryton, Shopton, Davisville, Warriorstand,
Tanyard, Sedgefield, High Ridge, Perote, Fort Davis, Creek Stand,
Three Notch, and Simsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3197 8579 3197 8588 3205 8589 3206 8595
      3206 8596 3213 8600 3222 8600 3227 8573
      3243 8565 3233 8543 3216 8543 3214 8541
      3214 8543 3202 8543 3202 8547 3201 8551
      3200 8551 3200 8559 3188 8566 3188 8579
TIME...MOT...LOC 1641Z 322DEG 27KT 3245 8562 3223 8569 3218 8593

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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