Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 5:52AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:52am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 552 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Reform to near
Evansville. Movement was northeast 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...
Tuscaloosa, Northport, Gordo, Reform, Moundville, Coker, Akron,
McFarland Mall, Lake Lurleen State Park, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater,
Tuscaloosa Regional Airport, Knoxville, Shelton State Community
College, Bryant Denny Stadium, Ashcraft Corner, University Mall,
Jena, Englewood, Ralph, and Moores Bridge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Pickens; Tuscaloosa; Greene; Hale
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: