{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.c213fc85b6da789934438dbaf03a8323a3244f44.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:49PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-01","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.c213fc85b6da789934438dbaf03a8323a3244f44.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Birmingham AL"},"word_count":198,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:49PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Marengo\n**Issued by:** NWS Birmingham AL\n**Sent:** 2026-06-01T17:49:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-01T17:49:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-01T18:15:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong\nthunderstorms along a line extending from near Nanafalia to 7 miles\neast of Magnolia. Movement was south at 35 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nLinden, Thomaston, Sweet Water, Myrtlewood, Dayton, Putnam, Freddie\nJones Field, Nanafalia, Consul, Magnolia, Wayne, Surginer, Miller,\nDixons Mill, Vineland, Half Acre, Carleys, Octagon, Clayhill, and\nNicholsville.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead\nto localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle.\n\nA Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for\nsouthwestern and west central Alabama."}