Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:50PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:50PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL**

At 550 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hamilton. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

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... Guin, Beaverton, Marion County Public Lake, Henson Springs, and Pikeville.

This includes the following highways... Interstate 22 between mile markers 15 and 21. Interstate 22 between mile markers 15 and 21.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Birmingham AL

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 5:50 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 6:15 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*