Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 5:27PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 527 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Honda Manufacturing Of Alabama, or 7 miles northeast of Pell City,
moving east at 15 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...
Oxford, West End-Cobb Town, Lincoln, Riverside, Munford, Hobson City,
Grant Town, Talladega Superspeedway, Honda Manufacturing Of Alabama,
Bynum, Talladega Municipal Airport, Logan Martin Lake, Anniston Army
Depot, Eastaboga, Jackson Shoals, and Jenifer.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Calhoun; Talladega
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: