Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 1:07AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 11:07pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 107 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Jemison to near Maplesville to 7 miles
north of Potter Station to 6 miles southwest of Marion Junction to
near Freddie Jones Field. Movement was east at 55 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...
Northwestern Montgomery, Prattville, Selma, Alexander City,
Millbrook, Clanton, Wetumpka, Valley Grande, Jemison, Goodwater,
Mosses, Rockford, Kellyton, Talladega Springs, Selmont-West Selmont,
Weogufka, Equality, Stewartville, Thorsby, and Elmore.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Shelby; Talladega; Clay; Perry; Chilton; Coosa; Tallapoosa; Marengo; Dallas; Autauga; Lowndes; Elmore; Montgomery
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL