Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 11:31PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 9:31pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1131 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Slackland, or 8 miles north of Hokes Bluff, moving north at 20 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...
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Leesburg, Sand Rock,
Slackland, Cherokee Rock Village, Western Weiss Lake, Weiss Dam,
Yellow Creek Falls, and Little River Canyon NP.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Cherokee
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov