Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northeastern Winston County, Alabama
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Winston County until 7:45 PM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Winston County, Alabama
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Birmingham AL
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Winston County, Alabama.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Winston County in northwestern Alabama. The warning was issued at 7:07 PM CST on February 26, 2026, after radar indicated a severe storm in the area.
Affected Areas
The warning primarily impacts northeastern Winston County. Specific locations in the path of the storm include:
- Brushy Lake
- Sardis
- Inmanfield
- Upshaw
At 7:06 PM CST, the severe thunderstorm was located near Brushy Lake, or approximately 10 miles south of Moulton, moving east at 30 mph.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the warning has expired or the storm has moved out of the area.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the following hazards are present:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which can lead to vehicle damage.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 7:07 PM CST and is currently set to expire at 7:45 PM CST on February 26, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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