682 WWUS74 KBMX 090407 NPWBMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Birmingham AL 1107 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026 ALZ011>015-017>021-091900- /O.CON.KBMX.HW.A.0001.261010T0600Z-261011T0600Z/ Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee- Cleburne- Including the cities of Gadsden, Centre, Hamilton, Anniston, Sulligent, Fayette, Heflin, Oneonta, Double Springs, Vernon, and Jasper 1107 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph possible. * WHERE...Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah, Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker, and Winston Counties. * WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ 44