Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:54PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:54pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 254 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Talladega Springs, moving south at 15 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...
Columbiana, Wilsonville, Talladega Springs, Marble Valley, Lay Lake,
Shelby, Beeswax Creek Park, Alabama 4H Center, Shelby Shores, Cedar
Creek, Highway 145 and CR 46, Kelley Branch, and Spring Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Shelby; Talladega; Coosa
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov