{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.cfc44b9b82a0083e6170a5c14ec02a478ef603ee.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 6:12PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.cfc44b9b82a0083e6170a5c14ec02a478ef603ee.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Birmingham AL"},"word_count":130,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 6:12PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Talladega; Clay; Coosa\n**Issued by:** NWS Birmingham AL\n**Sent:** 2026-05-20T18:12:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-20T18:12:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-20T18:45:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 612 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along\na line extending from 8 miles northeast of Parkdale to Hanover.\nMovement was northeast at 15 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nSylacauga, Goodwater, Stewartville, Waldo, Hanover, Bradford,\nSycamore, Parkdale, Hatchet, Overbrook, Hollins, Chandler Springs,\nRoselle, Cleveland Crossroads, and Mignon.\n\n## Instructions\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle."}