Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/22/2026 14:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 4:25PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires: 
June 22, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 425 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Arab to near Holly Pond. Movement was east at 40 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... Snead, McLarty, Brooksville, and Strawberry.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for central Alabama.
Area Description: 
Blount
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL