Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 3:29AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 1:29am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 329 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Reece City, or 7 miles southeast of Boaz, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Gadsden, Rainbow City, Attalla, Hokes Bluff, Glencoe, Sardis City,
Steele, Walnut Grove, Reece City, Tabor Road, Aurora, Ballplay,
Gadsden Mall, Noccalula Falls, Southside, Gadsden Steam Plant,
Mountainboro, Rockledge, Northside, and Gadsden Water Works.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Etowah
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL