Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/21/2026 14:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 4:07PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Ashcraft Corner to near Northport to near McFarland Mall. Movement was 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, Lake View, Brookwood, Coaling, Vance, Berry, Abernant, Bull City, Samantha, McFarland Mall, Bryant Denny Stadium, Boley Springs, Lake Wildwood, University Mall, Deerlick Creek Campgrounds, Bankhead Lock And Dam, Binion Creek Landing, and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Fayette; Tuscaloosa
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL