Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 16:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 6:41PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 4:41pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 641 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Aurora, or near Boaz, moving west at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Blountsville, Sardis City, Snead, Susan Moore, Walnut Grove, McLarty, Aurora, Strawberry, Brooksville, Chamblees Mill, Mountainboro, and Rockledge.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central and northeastern Alabama.
Area Description: 
Blount; Etowah
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL