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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:07 PM Jul. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL CHILTON...EASTERN TALLADEGA...SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN...NORTHWESTERN TALLAPOOSA... SOUTHWESTERN CLEBURNE...COOSA AND CLAY COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM CDT... At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ohatchee to near Sycamore to Gap Of The Mountain. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Anniston, Oxford, Talladega, Alexander City, Clanton, Heflin, Lineville, Ashland, Goodwater, Rockford, Kellyton, West End-Cobb Town, Stewartville, Weogufka, Cobb Town, Fort McClellan, Saks, Weaver, Munford, and New Site. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:33 PM Jul. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by heavy rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah, Jefferson, St. Clair, Walker and Winston. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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