Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 11:02PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 9:02pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1102 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gadsden, 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...
Gadsden, Hokes Bluff, Glencoe, Reece City, Ballplay, Tabor Road,
Gadsden Mall, Noccalula Falls, Gadsden Steam Plant, Big Wills Creek,
Cobb City, Black Creek, Northside, Gadsden Water Works, Wilsonia, and
Reaves.
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:
Etowah
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov