Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 300 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Woodland, or 9 miles northeast of Wedowee, moving east 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...
Woodland, Newell, and Graham.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov