Talladega County EMA

06/01/2026

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT RANDOLPH...NORTHERN CHILTON...
SOUTHERN TALLADEGA...SOUTHERN SHELBY...SOUTHEASTERN BIBB...NORTHERN
TALLAPOOSA...NORTHERN COOSA AND CLAY COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM CDT...

At 404 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lineville to near Jemison. Movement was
southeast at 20 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...
Alabaster, Sylacauga, Calera, Clanton, Montevallo, Roanoke,
Childersburg, Columbiana, Jemison, Lineville, Ashland, Wilsonville,
Goodwater, Wedowee, Talladega Springs, Weogufka, Stewartville, Lake
Wedowee, Thorsby, and Wadley.

06/01/2026

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Chilton County in central Alabama...
Talladega County in east central Alabama...
Southern Shelby County in central Alabama...
Northern Tallapoosa County in east central Alabama...
Southwestern Cleburne County in east central Alabama...
Coosa County in east central Alabama...
Clay County in east central Alabama...

* Until 400 PM CDT.

* At 305 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Blue Mountain to Logan Martin Dam to near Lake View,
moving south at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Talladega, Alexander City, Sylacauga,
Calera, Clanton, Montevallo, Childersburg, Columbiana, Jemison,
Lineville, Ashland, Wilsonville, Goodwater, Rockford, Kellyton,
Talladega Springs, and Weogufka.

06/01/2026

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Walker County in central Alabama...
Northern Talladega County in east central Alabama...
Blount County in central Alabama...
Western Calhoun County in east central Alabama...
Shelby County in central Alabama...
Central Etowah County in northeastern Alabama...
Jefferson County in central Alabama...
St. Clair County in central Alabama...

* Until 345 PM CDT.

* At 226 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Steele to 6 miles southeast of Oakman, moving
southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Birmingham, Hoover, Gadsden, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Anniston, Pelham, Oxford, Mountain Brook, Trussville,
Helena, Hueytown, Talladega, Jasper, Gardendale, Pell City,
Irondale, and Leeds.

06/01/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
261 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL ALABAMA

BLOUNT CALHOUN CHEROKEE
CLAY CLEBURNE ETOWAH
FAYETTE JEFFERSON LAMAR
MARION PICKENS RANDOLPH
SHELBY ST. CLAIR TALLADEGA
TUSCALOOSA WALKER WINSTON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALABASTER, ALICEVILLE, ANNISTON,
ASHLAND, BIRMINGHAM, CARROLLTON, CENTRE, COLUMBIANA, FAYETTE,
GADSDEN, HALEYVILLE, HAMILTON, HEFLIN, HOOVER, JACKSONVILLE,
JASPER, LINEVILLE, MOODY, ONEONTA, PELHAM, PELL CITY, ROANOKE,
SULLIGENT, SYLACAUGA, TALLADEGA, TUSCALOOSA, AND VERNON.

06/01/2026

7:55am UPDATE: The Level 2 of 5 (Slight Risk) has been expanded to include a larger portion of Central Alabama through this afternoon with a little higher chance of seeing an isolated damaging wind gust. Timing remains the same.

6/1, 6:30am: More scattered to numerous showers & storms will be upon us by this afternoon, developing to our NW and moving SE. Gusty winds & hail will be the primary hazards roughly from 11am to 6pm. Folks with outdoor plans during this timeframe should stay weather aware, and we'll keep you updated with the latest forecast trends and radar updates.

05/31/2026

***CANCELED ***

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN AUTAUGA...
NORTHWESTERN ELMORE...EASTERN CHILTON AND WESTERN COOSA COUNTIES
THROUGH 645 PM CDT...

At 621 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Strickland Crossroads to near Lay Lake Dam to
near Gap Of The Mountain. Movement was south at 30 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...
Clanton, Jemison, Rockford, Weogufka, Equality, Thorsby, Billingsley,
Lyle, Pentonville, Dollar, Gap Of The Mountain, Titus, Strickland
Crossroads, Bentleyville, Welona, Marble Valley, Moriah, Verbena,
Speed, and Marbury.

05/31/2026

*** CANCELED***

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN CHILTON...
SOUTHWESTERN TALLADEGA...SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY...NORTHERN COOSA AND
SOUTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM CDT...

At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sycamore to near Fayetteville to near
Columbiana. Movement was southeast at 20 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...
Sylacauga, Childersburg, Columbiana, Wilsonville, Goodwater,
Talladega Springs, Weogufka, Stewartville, Oak Grove, Bon Air,
Hanover, Winterboro, Strickland Crossroads, Marble Valley,
Fayetteville, Lay Lake Dam, Sycamore, Unity, Parkdale, and Lay Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

05/31/2026

*** CANCELED***

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN TALLADEGA AND
CENTRAL SHELBY COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT...

At 512 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Logan Martin Dam to Westover to Oak Mountain
State Park. Movement was south at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Hoover, Alabaster, Pelham, Sylacauga, Calera, Chelsea, Childersburg,
Columbiana, Wilsonville, Talladega Springs, Indian Springs Village,
Vincent, Harpersville, Westover, Oak Grove, Bon Air, Alpine Bay
Resort, Winterboro, Oak Mountain State Park, and Fayetteville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

05/31/2026

05/24/2026

*** canceled***

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah,
Jefferson, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair and Talladega.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A batch of heavy rain and thunderstorms is forecast to move
across the watch area this afternoon. High rainfall rates
could result in isolated flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.