Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 12:52PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 10:52am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1252 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Oneonta. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Oneonta, Ashville, Allgood, Highland Lake, Whitney Junction,
Caldwell, Horse Pens Forty, and I 59 Rest Areas At Oneonta.
This includes Interstate 59 between mile markers 160 and 166.
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:
Blount; St. Clair
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov