Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
910 PM CDT Sat May 18 2024

ALZ047-048-190245-
Lee AL-Russell AL-
910 PM CDT Sat May 18 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN LEE AND NORTHERN
RUSSELL COUNTIES THROUGH 945 PM CDT...

At 910 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Griffen Mill to Society Hill. Movement was
southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Phenix City, Russell County Sports Complex, Uchee, Seale, Ladonia,
Griffen Mill, Hatchechubbe, Ladonia Sports Complex, Marvyn, Phenix
Drag Strip, Parkmanville, Monterey Heights, and Fort Mitchell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3241 8498 3239 8497 3239 8498 3238 8499
      3238 8497 3219 8523 3237 8544 3246 8544
      3256 8529 3249 8500 3246 8500 3244 8497
      3242 8496
TIME...MOT...LOC 0210Z 297DEG 20KT 3253 8525 3242 8544

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

12/Robinson