Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 3:21AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 1:21am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 321 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Binion Creek Landing, or 8 miles north of Northport, moving east at
55 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...
Northern Tuscaloosa, Northport, Holt, Lake View, Brookwood, Coaling,
Vance, Woodstock, West Blocton, Abernant, Samantha, Lake Lurleen
State Park, Lake Wildwood, Deerlick Creek Campgrounds, Mercedes Benz
Of Alabama, Binion Creek Landing, North Bibb, Tannehill Ironworks
State Park, Lake Tuscaloosa, and Cottondale.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tuscaloosa; Jefferson; Bibb
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL