Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Pickens County, AL
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NWS Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Pickens County until 5:00 PM CDT, with 60 mph wind gusts observed.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Alabama
- Issued
- September 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Birmingham AL
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Birmingham AL. The alert is effective from September 21, 2026 at 4:13 PM CDT until September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northeastern Pickens County in west central Alabama. Locations impacted include Gordo, Reform, Lubbub, Owens, and North Pickens Airport.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 4:13 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Reform and is nearly stationary. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 4:13 PM CDT to 5:00 PM CDT on September 21, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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