Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 3:16PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 316 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jena, or 13 miles southeast of Gordo, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Southern Tuscaloosa, Northport, Gordo, Moundville, Coker, McFarland
Mall, Benevola, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa
Amphitheater, Mantua, Jena, Tuscaloosa National Airport, University
Mall, Snoddy, Englewood, Ralph, Little Sandy, Moundville Airport,
Fosters Boat Landing, and Hull.
This includes Interstate 59 between mile markers 54 and 73.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pickens; Tuscaloosa; Greene; Hale
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov