Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 12:51AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 10:51pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1251 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rosa, or near Cleveland, moving southeast at 15 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...
Oneonta, Cleveland, Altoona, Susan Moore, Allgood, Fairview, Nectar,
Rosa, Highland Lake, Easley, and Hendrix.
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.
Area Description:
Blount
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov