Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 6:34PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 4:34pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 634 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Columbiana to Low Gap. Movement was
southeast at 20 mph.
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...
Alabaster, Sylacauga, Calera, Clanton, Montevallo, Brent, Columbiana,
Centreville, Jemison, Wilsonville, Talladega Springs, Stewartville,
Weogufka, Thorsby, West Blocton, Maplesville, Wilton, Gap Of The
Mountain, American Village, and Strickland Crossroads.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Shelby; Talladega; Bibb; Chilton; Coosa
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov