Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 12:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 2:48PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 248 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Woodville, or 12 miles west of Scottsboro, moving west at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Huntsville, Scottsboro, Redstone Arsenal, Owens Cross Roads, Grant, Skyline, Gurley, Section, Woodville, and Alabama A And M University.
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: 
Madison; Marshall; Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL