Special Weather Statement 05/25/2025 16:01 for Alabama areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 6:01PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2025 - 4:01pm
Expires: 
May 25, 2025 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 600 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles east of Blanche to near Sand Rock. Movement was southeast at 25 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... Little River Canyon National Preserve, Gaylesville, Blanche, Eastern Weiss Lake, Western Weiss Lake, Broomtown, Fullerton, New Moon, and Waterhouse.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern Alabama.
Area Description: 
Cherokee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL