Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
712 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

ALZ038-047-210045-
Lee AL-Chambers AL-
712 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN LEE AND
SOUTHEASTERN CHAMBERS COUNTIES THROUGH 745 PM CDT...

At 712 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Opelika, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Opelika, Beans Mill, Beulah, Huguley, Mount Jefferson, and Lanett
Municipal Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3256 8530 3267 8543 3282 8522 3266 8510
TIME...MOT...LOC 0012Z 232DEG 15KT 3266 8532

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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