Headline:
High Wind Warning issued October 9 at 5:17PM CDT until October 11 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, and Etowah Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Area Description:
Blount; Etowah; Calhoun; Cherokee; Cleburne
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov