Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:13AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 3:13am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 513 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Haleyville, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Haleyville, Lynn, Double Springs, Houston Recreational Area,
Needmore, Winston Free State Barn, Ashridge, Ashbank, Smith Lake,
Natural Bridge, Weiss, Posey Field Airport, Clear Creek, Pebble, and
Delmar.
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:
Winston
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov