Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 13:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 3:37PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 336 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Heiberger, or near Marion, moving northwest at 5 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... Marion, Heiberger, Morgan Springs, Folsom, and Judson College.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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.
Area Description: 
Perry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL