Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:56PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 256 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Talladega Springs. These storms were 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...
Sylacauga, Wilsonville, Talladega Springs, Fayetteville, Strickland
Crossroads, Marble Valley, Lay Lake, Shelby, Beeswax Creek Park,
Alabama 4H Center, Shelby Shores, Cedar Creek, Gantts Quarry, Highway
145 and CR 46, Paint Creek, Kelley Branch, Varnons, Spring Creek, and
Gaston Steam Plant.
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