Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 4:32PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 432 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ashby, or 10 miles southwest of Montevallo. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
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...
Brierfield Ironworks Park, Ashby, Randolph, and Six Mile.
This includes US Highway 82 between mile markers 94 and 95.
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:
Bibb
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov