Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:13PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 313 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over northern Tuscaloosa. 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...
Tuscaloosa, Northport, Holt, Coker, McFarland Mall, Lake Lurleen
State Park, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater,
Bryant Denny Stadium, University Mall, Deerlick Creek Campgrounds,
Tuscaloosa National Airport, Cottondale, Flatwoods, Fosters Boat
Landing, Lake Harris, Stillman College, Oliver Lock And Dam, Lake
Tuscaloosa Dam, and Sexton Bend.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 59 between mile markers 65 and 78.
US Highway 43 between mile markers 199 and 203.
US Highway 82 between mile markers 37 and 58, and near mile marker
73.
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:
Tuscaloosa
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov