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Tornado Warning 7, NWS Birmingham, AL

May 6, 2026Autauga County, Lowndes County, Montgomery County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at May 6, 2026, 4:13 PM CDT for Autauga County, Lowndes County, Montgomery County, Alabama. It was in force for 62 min. 6 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: May 6, 2026, 4:13 PM CDT (21:13 UTC)
Expired: May 6, 2026, 5:15 PM CDT
In force: 62 min
Issued by: NWS Birmingham, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Autauga County, AL, Lowndes County, AL, Montgomery County, AL

The radar

The Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
May 6, 4:51 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	Montgomery, AL	Montgomery County EMA reports 3303 power outages, 7 trees down, 4 power lines down and 5 traffic lights out. Time and location approximate.
May 6, 4:53 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	2 Sw Maxwell Afb, AL	Tree reported down across 180 West Blvd west of Montgomery. Time approxmiate.
May 6, 4:55 PM CDT	TSTM WND GST 58	Dannelly Field, AL	Corrected to show peak gust time of 2155Z. MGM 062202Z 35014G50KT 1/2SM +TSRA FG BKN018 BKN034 OVC044 22/21 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND 33050/2155 WSHFT 2146 LTG DSNT N-SE P0059 T02170211.
May 6, 5:02 PM CDT	TSTM WND GST 58	Dannelly Field, AL	MGM 062202Z 35014G50KT 1/2SM +TSRA FG BKN018 BKN034 OVC044 22/21 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND 33050/2155 WSHFT 2146 LTG DSNT N-SE P0059 T02170211.
May 6, 5:03 PM CDT	HAIL 2.5	1 Se Auburn Univ Montgo, AL	Report of tennis ball size hail reported along Taylor Road near Eastchase Mall. Time approximate.
May 6, 5:04 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	3 S Pinedale, AL	Report of trees down along Snowdoun Chambers Road southeast of Montgomery. Time and location approximate.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
May 6, 2:39 PM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 98 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 709 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 217 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 254 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

229 
WFUS54 KBMX 062113
TORBMX
ALC001-085-101-062215-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0007.260506T2113Z-260506T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
413 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Autauga County in central Alabama...
  Northern Lowndes County in south central Alabama...
  Northwestern Montgomery County in south central Alabama...

* Until 515 PM CDT.

* At 413 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Benton, or 9 miles northwest of Mosses, moving
  east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Montgomery, Autaugaville, White Hall, Lowndesboro, Benton, Hunter,
  Hyundai Motors Of Alabama, Alabama State University, Auburn
  University In Montgomery, Hope Hull, Woodcrest, Dannelly Field,
  Maxwell Air Force Base, Snowdoun, Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium,
  Pinedale, Pintlala, Alabama State Capitol, Manack, and Robert F.
  Henry Lock And Dam.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3224 8684 3230 8684 3230 8683 3234 8683
      3235 8681 3243 8680 3238 8616 3213 8619
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 278DEG 26KT 3230 8677 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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4 follow-up statements

180 
WWUS54 KBMX 062130
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
430 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

ALC001-085-101-062215-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260506T2215Z/
Autauga AL-Lowndes AL-Montgomery AL-
430 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN AUTAUGA...NORTHEASTERN LOWNDES AND NORTHWESTERN
MONTGOMERY COUNTIES...

At 429 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lowndesboro, or 10 miles north of Hayneville, moving
east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Montgomery, Autaugaville, White Hall, Lowndesboro, Hunter, Hyundai
Motors Of Alabama, Alabama State University, Auburn University In
Montgomery, Hope Hull, Woodcrest, Dannelly Field, Maxwell Air Force
Base, Snowdoun, Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, Pinedale, Pintlala,
Alabama State Capitol, Manack, and Barachias.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3222 8673 3226 8672 3232 8671 3242 8670
      3238 8616 3213 8619
TIME...MOT...LOC 2129Z 274DEG 39KT 3233 8660 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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352 
WWUS54 KBMX 062139
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
439 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

ALC001-085-101-062215-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260506T2215Z/
Autauga AL-Lowndes AL-Montgomery AL-
439 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN AUTAUGA...NORTHEASTERN LOWNDES AND NORTHWESTERN
MONTGOMERY COUNTIES...

At 439 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lowndesboro, or 10 miles north of Hayneville, moving
east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Montgomery, Hunter, Hyundai Motors Of Alabama, Alabama State
University, Auburn University In Montgomery, Hope Hull, Woodcrest,
Dannelly Field, Maxwell Air Force Base, Snowdoun, Montgomery
Riverwalk Stadium, Pinedale, Alabama State Capitol, Manack, and
Barachias.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3225 8659 3230 8658 3241 8655 3238 8616
      3216 8619
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 278DEG 26KT 3232 8651 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

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071 
WWUS54 KBMX 062148
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
448 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

ALC001-085-062158-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260506T2215Z/
Autauga AL-Lowndes AL-
448 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AUTAUGA AND NORTHEASTERN
LOWNDES COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
south central Alabama.

&&

LAT...LON 3221 8641 3224 8641 3227 8645 3227 8648
      3229 8649 3233 8647 3234 8648 3234 8650
      3235 8649 3236 8649 3236 8648 3238 8646
      3240 8646 3238 8616 3216 8619
TIME...MOT...LOC 2148Z 278DEG 26KT 3231 8643 

$$

ALC101-062215-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260506T2215Z/
Montgomery AL-
448 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY...

At 448 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Dannelly Field, or 9 miles west of Montgomery,
moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Montgomery, Hunter, Hyundai Motors Of Alabama, Alabama State
University, Auburn University In Montgomery, Hope Hull, Woodcrest,
Dannelly Field, Maxwell Air Force Base, Snowdoun, Montgomery
Riverwalk Stadium, Pinedale, Alabama State Capitol, and Barachias.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3221 8641 3224 8641 3227 8645 3227 8648
      3229 8649 3233 8647 3234 8648 3234 8650
      3235 8649 3236 8649 3236 8648 3238 8646
      3240 8646 3238 8616 3216 8619
TIME...MOT...LOC 2148Z 278DEG 26KT 3231 8643 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

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621 
WWUS54 KBMX 062158
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
458 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

ALC101-062215-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260506T2215Z/
Montgomery AL-
458 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY...

At 458 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over southwestern Montgomery, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Southern Montgomery, Snowdoun, Hyundai Motors Of Alabama, Pinedale,
Hope Hull, Woodcrest, and Barachias.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3221 8641 3224 8641 3227 8640 3234 8636
      3235 8635 3233 8617 3216 8619
TIME...MOT...LOC 2158Z 276DEG 30KT 3230 8632 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Birmingham, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at May 6, 1:04 PM CDT, 3 hours 9 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Issued at 102 PM CDT WED MAY 6 2026
An enhanced risk (levels 3 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms is in effect for Wednesday into early Thursday. Threats include isolated, brief tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail.
There is a Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of flash flooding with the thunderstorm activity Wednesday evening through Thursday morning, especially in urban or poor drainage areas.

Area forecast discussion, May 6, 1:04 PM CDT, 3 hours 9 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
104 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 102 PM CDT WED MAY 6 2026

- An enhanced risk (levels 3 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms is
  in effect for Wednesday into early Thursday. Threats include
  isolated, brief tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail.

- There is a Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of flash flooding with
  the thunderstorm activity Wednesday evening through Thursday
  morning, especially in urban or poor drainage areas.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
(This afternoon through Tuesday)
Issued at 102 PM CDT WED MAY 6 2026

A cold front will continue to move into the area through the rest
of the night into Thursday morning. Timing is generally around
1 pm in the far northwest, with a slow progression of the line of
storms towards the south and southeast. CAMs have been coming
into better agreement with timing, and show isolated storms
moving ahead of the main line. Instability is between 1500-
2500 J/kg with these initial storms, and 0-1 km shear is mild,
though 0-6 km shear is enough to support strong storms.  These
isolated storms could easily rotate and produce damaging winds
and a tornado, though the threat may be slightly lower than the
storms through the late afternoon and early evening.

With strong southerly flow, PW values will be around 2 inches or
higher today through the morning. This is much greater than max
for this time of year climatologically, and with the steering
flow parallel to the boundary, storms are likely to train over
the same areas, producing high rain rates and high rainfall
accumulations. The highest totals look to be in the southeast
where the greatest concentration of training storms is expected.
Values of 4-5 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts in
any stronger storms. Any storm will likely produce rain rates
enough to reduce visibilities so driving could become hazardous.
Flooding is a concern through the night, especially in those
training storms.

As the line moves south and east, individual storms are expected
to move along that line. Low LCLs, enough instability, and an
increase in 0-1 km shear to 40-50 kts will support an increased tornado
threat. Mid level winds increase from a strong mid level jet,
which causes that increase in low level shear, and will also
support stronger updraft and longer lived storms. CAMs have that
line moving into the I85 area after midnight, with a concentration
of weather in the southeast through the early morning.
Instability is slightly weaker in the southeast, values topping
around 1000-1500 j/kg, but shear will remain strong, with
damaging winds and an isolated tornado threat continuing.

Thursday morning, the front will continue to the south and east,
and should push all activity south of the area by sunrise.
Northerly flow will settle over the area, bringing drier and
slightly cooler air, as high pressure continues to build over the
southeast. By Friday evening, a shortwave approaches from the
south and west, bringing the next chance for rain through the
night Friday into Saturday. A low pressure system will move
across the Ohio Valley through the latter half of the weekend,
with a frontal boundary bringing widespread activity through
Sunday. Instability will be higher on Sunday, and shear will be
moderate, allowing for strong atoms to develop, though potential
for any severe storms remains low at this time.

The front will push south and east through night, with rain
decreasing through Monday morning, and northwest flow bringing
drier air to the state through the beginning of the work week.

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&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 102 PM CDT WED MAY 6 2026

Isolated thunderstorms will move into areas north of I85 through
the afternoon and early evening, ahead of a main line of storms.
Any storm moving over a TAF site will produce high rain rates to
drop visibilities to IFR or LIFR, and enough low level moisture
will be available for IFR ceilings overnight. Thunderstorms
should move south with rain lingering over each TAF site through
the early morning, before northerly flow brings dry air and a
decrease in rain through mid morning Thursday.

AMD NOT SKED will continue for TCL due to intermittent
observations.

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&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

Scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms will bring
plenty of rain through the state tonight and Thursday morning. In
total, some locations are likely to see 2-4 inches of rain during
this timeframe, with 4-5 inches possible in the southeast.  After
a brief break in rain Thursday afternoon through Friday
afternoon, rain returns through the weekend. Given the higher
MinRH values and upcoming rain, fire weather concerns remain
little to none at this time.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Gadsden     56  72  45  73 / 100  20   0   0
Anniston    60  72  48  73 / 100  40   0   0
Birmingham  60  72  51  74 / 100  20   0   0
Tuscaloosa  60  75  51  75 / 100  10   0   0
Calera      61  75  51  75 / 100  30   0   0
Auburn      66  77  55  73 / 100  80   0  10
Montgomery  66  77  54  74 /  90  70   0  20
Troy        67  78  56  74 /  80  80  10  20

&&

.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch through Thursday morning for the following counties:
Autauga-Barbour-Bibb-Blount-Bullock-Calhoun-Chambers-Cherokee-
Chilton-Clay-Cleburne-Coosa-Dallas-Elmore-Etowah-Greene-Hale-
Jefferson-Lee-Lowndes-Macon-Marengo-Montgomery-Perry-Pickens-
Pike-Randolph-Russell-Shelby-St. Clair-Sumter-Talladega-
Tallapoosa-Tuscaloosa.

&&

DISCUSSION...24
AVIATION...24

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 6, 1:44 PM CDT, 2 hours 29 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
144 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

ALZ030-039-061930-
Sumter AL-Marengo AL-
144 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN MARENGO AND
SOUTHEASTERN SUMTER COUNTIES THROUGH 230 PM CDT...

At 144 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Kinterbish, or 13 miles southeast of York, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Demopolis, Jefferson, Faunsdale, Pin Hook, Coatopa, Dug Hill,
Kinterbish, U.S. 80 and AL 28, Old Spring Hill, Belmont, Demopolis
Lock And Dam, McDowell, Bellamy, Whitfield, and Demopolis Municipal
Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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 3263 8792 3262 8791 3262 8788 3261 8784
      3259 8786 3260 8786 3260 8790 3253 8786
      3255 8783 3254 8782 3252 8782 3252 8773
      3248 8773 3248 8761 3244 8757 3231 8799
      3231 8834
TIME...MOT...LOC 1844Z 233DEG 27KT 3233 8816

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Local storm report, May 6, 2:54 PM CDT, 1 hour 19 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
254 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0238 PM     Hail             2 WNW Faunsdale         32.47N 87.63W
05/06/2026  E0.70 Inch       Marengo            AL   Public

            Report of dime size hail near mile marker 47
            on us highway 80.

&&

Local storm report, May 6, 3:01 PM CDT, 1 hour 12 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
301 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0230 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 NW Old Spring Hill    32.46N 87.81W
05/06/2026                   Marengo            AL   Broadcast Media

            Trees down across highway 69 south of
            Gallion.

&&

Special weather statement, May 6, 3:01 PM CDT, 1 hour 12 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
301 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

ALZ033-040-062045-
Dallas AL-Perry AL-
301 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN PERRY AND CENTRAL
DALLAS COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM CDT...

At 300 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Marion Junction, or 7 miles east of Uniontown, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Selma, Valley Grande, Uniontown, Selmont-West Selmont, Orrville,
Bogue Chitto, Vaiden, Old Cahaba Park, Memorial Stadium, Marion
Junction, Dallas County Horse Arena, Potter Station, Skyharbor
Airport, Perry County Correctional Center, Summerfield, Hazen, Craig
Field Aiport, Selma Drag Strip, Suttle, and Edmund Pettus Bridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central
and central Alabama.

&&

LAT...LON 3231 8752 3255 8752 3259 8698 3229 8696
TIME...MOT...LOC 2000Z 264DEG 31KT 3242 8738

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special weather statement, May 6, 3:35 PM CDT, 38 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
335 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

ALZ033-035-040>042-062115-
Chilton AL-Autauga AL-Lowndes AL-Dallas AL-Perry AL-
335 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT AUTAUGA...SOUTH CENTRAL
CHILTON...EAST CENTRAL PERRY...NORTHWESTERN LOWNDES AND NORTHEASTERN
DALLAS COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM CDT...

At 334 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Paul M Grist State Park, or 7 miles west of Valley
Grande, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Selma, Valley Grande, Selmont-West Selmont, Autaugaville, White Hall,
Orrville, Billingsley, Booth, Vida Junction, Gardner Island, Old
Cahaba Park, Dallas County Horse Arena, Mulberry, Paul M Grist State
Park, Memorial Stadium, Burnsville, Potter Station, Tyler, Radford,
and Robert F. Henry Lock And Dam.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
south central Alabama.

&&

LAT...LON 3230 8725 3263 8724 3273 8658 3234 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 263DEG 31KT 3255 8711

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special weather statement, May 6, 3:45 PM CDT, 28 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
345 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

ALZ011-014-015-062115-
Walker AL-Winston AL-Marion AL-
345 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN WALKER...
SOUTHEASTERN MARION AND WESTERN WINSTON COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM
CDT...

At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Brilliant, or 7 miles north of Winfield, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Winfield, Lynn, Double Springs, Brilliant, Nauvoo, Gu-
Win, Houston Recreational Area, Camp McDowell, Ashbank, Poplar
Springs, Corinth Rec Area, Lake Buttahatchee, Winston Free State
Barn, Smith Lake, Twin, Natural Bridge, Tucker, Hullett Branch, Clear
Creek, and Winston County Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
northwestern Alabama.

&&

LAT...LON 3392 8785 3410 8791 3427 8732 3401 8724
TIME...MOT...LOC 2044Z 255DEG 41KT 3403 8780

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 6, 4:52 AM CDT	Flood Watch	BMX	Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun and 28 more	26 hr
May 6, 1:44 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Sumter	46 min
May 6, 1:56 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Marengo, Sumter	49 min
May 6, 2:28 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Dallas, Hale, Perry	33 min
May 6, 3:01 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Dallas	44 min
May 6, 3:35 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Autauga, Dallas	40 min
May 6, 3:45 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Winston	30 min
May 6, 4:02 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Autauga, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery	58 min
May 6, 4:23 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Winston	37 min
May 6, 4:42 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Cleburne	33 min
May 6, 4:58 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Bullock, Elmore, Macon, Montgomery	47 min
May 6, 5:07 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Bullock, Macon, Montgomery	30 min
May 6, 5:38 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	BMX	Barbour, Bullock, Macon, Russell	61 min
May 6, 6:03 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threat	BMX	Greene, Hale, Sumter	72 min
May 6, 6:08 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	BMX	Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery	3 hr
May 6, 6:49 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Montgomery	41 min
May 6, 6:53 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Autauga	52 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.