Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 12:52PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 10:52am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1252 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fyffe, or near Rainsville. 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...
Fort Payne, Rainsville, Sylvania, Fyffe, Pine Ridge, Lebanon, Guest,
and Peeks Corner.
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:
DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: