Headline:
High Wind Watch issued October 8 at 12:11PM CDT until October 11 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 10:11am
Expires:
October 8, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible.
* WHERE...Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah, Fayette,
Lamar, Marion, Walker, and Winston Counties.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Area Description:
Marion; Lamar; Fayette; Winston; Walker; Blount; Etowah; Calhoun; Cherokee; Cleburne
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov