Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 7:11pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 911 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Tabor Road to Reece City to near Rainbow
City. Movement was northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Albertville, Boaz, Guntersville, Crossville, Fyffe, Geraldine,
Douglas, Lakeview, High Point, and Skirum.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Marshall; DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: