Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 5 Miles N Gaylesville AL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
553 PM CDT Sat Sep 5 2026

ALZ019>021-052345-
Calhoun AL-Cleburne AL-Cherokee AL-
553 PM CDT Sat Sep 5 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN CALHOUN...
NORTHEASTERN CLEBURNE AND SOUTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTIES THROUGH 645
PM CDT...

At 552 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pleasant Gap, or near Piedmont, moving southwest at 25 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...
Jacksonville, Piedmont, Pleasant Gap, Mars Hills, Jacksonville State
University, Liberty Hill, Oak Level, Sweetwater Lake, Borden Springs,
Coleman Lake And Campground, and Spring Garden.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3365 8566 3383 8584 3404 8542 3383 8537
TIME...MOT...LOC 2252Z 045DEG 20KT 3392 8551

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
311 PM CDT Sat Sep 5 2026

ALZ011>015-017>050-060700-
/O.CON.KBMX.HT.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260907T0100Z/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-
Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega-
Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-
Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-
Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Centreville, Carrollton, Pell City, Gadsden,
Moody, Valley, Birmingham, Ashland, Lanett, Prattville, Roanoke,
Union Springs, Rockford, Pelham, Dadeville, Greensboro, Selma,
Hayneville, Demopolis, Clanton, Wetumpka, Livingston, Troy,
Lafayette, Tuscaloosa, Vernon, Talladega, Moundville, Fort Deposit,
Fayette, Opelika, Hoover, Auburn, Marion, Montgomery, Centre, Jasper,
Double Springs, Oneonta, Heflin, Linden, Sulligent, Anniston,
Sylacauga, Eutaw, Alexander City, Columbiana, Tallassee, Eufaula,
Hamilton, Phenix City, Tuskegee, and Alabaster
311 PM CDT Sat Sep 5 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.

* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

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