Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 4:58PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 458 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Holly Pond, or 8 miles southwest of Arab. These
storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Blountsville, Strawberry, and Brooksville.
This includes US Highway 278 between mile markers 96 and 102.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Blount
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov