Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 7:09AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 5:09am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 709 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Talladega, moving 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...
Talladega, Sylacauga, Lineville, Waldo, Sycamore, Winterboro, Alpine,
Logan Martin Lake, Chandler Springs, Ironaton, and Gunthertown.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Talladega; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov