Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 11:40AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 9:40am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1140 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line
extending from near Gardendale to near Argo to near Bald Rock.
Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Trussville, Pell City, Moody, Oneonta, Springville, Odenville,
Cleveland, Clay, Pinson, Margaret, Argo, Ashville, Ragland, Locust
Fork, Allgood, Fairview, Rosa, Bald Rock, Harrisburg, and
Branchville.
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.
Area Description:
Blount; Jefferson; St. Clair
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov