Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/17/2026 12:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 2:41PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 241 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Moundville, or 14 miles southwest of Tuscaloosa, 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, Moundville, Brookwood, Coker, McFarland Mall, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Bryant Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa Regional Airport, Lake Wildwood, University Mall, Deerlick Creek Campgrounds, Binion Creek Landing, Lake Tuscaloosa, Englewood, Cottondale, East Brookwood, and Little Sandy.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Tuscaloosa
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL