Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:16PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 516 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Snead to Cleveland. 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...
Oneonta, Blountsville, Cleveland, Altoona, Snead, Susan Moore, Walnut
Grove, Allgood, Fairview, Nectar, Rosa, McLarty, Highland Lake,
Easley, Chamblees Mill, Gallant, Fowler Spring, and Hendrix.
This includes US Highway 278 between mile markers 103 and 116.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Blount; Etowah
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov