Special Weather Statement Alabama | Effective 04/01/2026 15:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 515 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Paul M Grist State Park, or 9 miles north of Valley Grande, moving northeast at 20 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... Clanton, Valley Grande, Centreville, Maplesville, Lawley, Plecher, Parnell, Paul M Grist State Park, Talladega National Forest, Chilton County Motor Sports Park, Randolph, Trio, Stanton, Valley Creek Junction, Plantersville, Oakmulgee, Isabella, and Barrett Creek.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Perry; Bibb; Chilton; Dallas; Autauga
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL