Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 145 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Coosa Island, or 10 miles southwest of Pell City. This thunderstorm
was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Vincent, Harpersville, and Sterrett.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov