Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 6:24PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 624 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Madison. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
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...
Northwestern Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Redstone Arsenal, Marshall
Space Flight Center, Harvest, French Mill, and Capshaw.
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
north central Alabama.
Area Description:
Limestone; Madison
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: