Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 12:39AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 10:39pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1238 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Eoline to 6 miles west of Heiberger to near
Arcola. Movement was east at 85 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...
Calera, Clanton, Montevallo, Brent, Valley Grande, Marion,
Centreville, Jemison, Greensboro, Thorsby, West Blocton, Maplesville,
Wilton, Newbern, Gap Of The Mountain, Vaiden, Parnell, Strickland
Crossroads, Brierfield Ironworks Park, and Paul M Grist State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Shelby; Hale; Perry; Bibb; Chilton; Coosa; Dallas; Autauga
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL