Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Birmingham AL
AREA: St. Clair; Talladega
SENT: 2026-07-01T16:49:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 4:49PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

At 449 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Logan Martin Lake, or near Pell City, moving west 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…
Talladega, Pell City, Odenville, Lincoln, Margaret, Bald Rock, Logan
Martin Lake, Honda Manufacturing Of Alabama, Coosa Island,
Harrisburg, Branchville, Country Club Estates, St. Clair County
Airport, Chula Vista, Cropwell, and Howells Cove.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
central and east central Alabama.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-01T17:15:00-05:00