Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 5:44PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Abernant, or 15 miles east of Holt, moving northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Lake View, Brookwood, Vance, Abernant, Bull City, East Brookwood, and
Weller.
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:
Tuscaloosa; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov