Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 2:29PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 228 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Paul M Grist State Park, or 10 miles northwest of Valley Grande,
moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Marion, Heiberger, Paul M Grist State Park, Judson College, Radford,
Sprott, and Ellards.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
central and south central Alabama.
Area Description:
Perry; Chilton; Dallas
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: