Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 10:50PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 8:50pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1050 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sipsey, or near Sumiton, moving northeast 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...
Sumiton, Dora, Sipsey, Arkadelphia, Rocky Hollow, Empire,
Powellville, Rickwood Caverns, and Smoke Rise.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Walker; Blount
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov