Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:19PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 618 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pennington, or 14 miles west of Linden, moving southeast 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...
Myrtlewood, Calvary, Half Acre, and Oakchia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Marengo
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov