Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 12:21PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 10:21am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 1221 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Goldville, or 10 miles northeast of Alexander City, moving southeast
at 15 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...
Dadeville, Jacksons' Gap, New Site, Goldville, Hillabee Creek,
Northern Lake Martin, Daviston, Eagle Creek, Horseshoe Bend, and
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park.
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:
Tallapoosa
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov