Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 4:07PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ohatchee to near Sycamore to Gap Of The
Mountain. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Anniston, Oxford, Talladega, Alexander City, Clanton, Heflin,
Lineville, Ashland, Goodwater, Rockford, Kellyton, West End-Cobb
Town, Stewartville, Weogufka, Cobb Town, Fort McClellan, Saks,
Weaver, Munford, and New Site.
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:
Calhoun; Cleburne; Talladega; Clay; Chilton; Coosa; Tallapoosa
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov