Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 14:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 4:20PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 420 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Moundville, or 11 miles southwest of Tuscaloosa, moving west at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Moundville, Shelton State Community College, Mound State Park, Fosters, Ralph, Romulus, Fosters Boat Landing, and Hull.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for west central Alabama.
Area Description: 
Tuscaloosa
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL