Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 2:09PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 12:09pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 209 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Ashcraft Corner to
Pickensville. Movement was southeast at 20 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...
Northern Tuscaloosa, Northport, Aliceville, Gordo, Reform,
Carrollton, Pickensville, Coker, McMullen, Samantha, Benevola,
Johnston Lake, Lake Lurleen State Park, Bevill Lock And Dam, Garden,
Binion Creek Landing, Tuscaloosa National Airport, Lake Tuscaloosa,
Dillburg, and Flatwoods.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Pickens; Tuscaloosa
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov