Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 12:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 159 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fyffe, or 7 miles southwest of Rainsville, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Crossville, Fyffe, Geraldine, Grant, Langston, Lakeview, McVille, Hopewell, Guest, and Columbus City.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern Alabama.
Area Description: 
Marshall; Jackson; DeKalb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL