Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 17:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 7:14PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 713 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a large cluster of strong thunderstorms near Guntersville, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40-50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Southern Huntsville, Guntersville, Arab, Owens Cross Roads, Grant, Morgan City, Union Grove, Hulaco, Columbus City, and Eddy.
Instruction: 
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this cluster of storms. 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 north central and northeastern Alabama.
Area Description: 
Madison; Morgan; Marshall
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL