Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:44PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 644 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Pin Hook to near Pennington to 8 miles
northeast of Butler. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Linden, Jefferson, Thomaston, Sweet Water, Myrtlewood, Putnam,
Freddie Jones Field, Pin Hook, Nanafalia, Wayne, Miller, Half Acre,
Octagon, Nicholsville, and Calvary.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Marengo
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov