Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

High Wind Warning issued October 9 at 9:53AM CDT until October 11 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL, United States of America

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* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, and Etowah Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionBlount; Etowah; Calhoun; Cherokee; Cleburne
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-09T18:00:00-05:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Blount; Etowah; Calhoun; Cherokee; Cleburne

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