Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 9:31AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 7:31am
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
At 931 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Northport, moving northeast at 30 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...
Tuscaloosa, Northport, Holt, University Mall, Deerlick Creek
Campgrounds, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Bryant Denny Stadium,
Tuscaloosa Regional Airport, Lake Tuscaloosa, Lake Tuscaloosa Dam,
Flatwoods, Sexton Bend, University Of Alabama Quad, Lake Harris,
Stillman College, Lake Nicol, Highway 69 Bridge, Lake Nicol Park,
Holt Lock And Dam, and Oliver Lock And Dam.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tuscaloosa
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL