Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Cherokee County, Alabama
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 17 at 8:28PM CDT until August 17 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
At 828 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles east of Gaylesville to near Tennala to near Glencoe, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Gadsden, Piedmont, Hokes Bluff, Centre, Cedar Bluff, Forney, Centre Municipal Airport, Glencoe, Reece City, Tennala, Pleasant Gap, Cornwall Furnace Park, Eastern Weiss Lake, Ballplay, Slackland, Gadsden Mall, Noccalula Falls, Ball Flat, Moshat, and Western Weiss Lake.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 9:28 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Birmingham AL
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET
Last Checked
10 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Cherokee County, Alabama?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (10 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Cherokee County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Etowah County.