Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 11:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:57PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 157 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Valley Grande, moving southeast at 10 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... Valley Grande, Gardner Island, Burnsville, Paul M Grist State Park, Valley Creek Junction, Barrett Creek, and Summerfield.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Dallas; Autauga
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov