Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 3:32PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 1:32pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 332 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ohatchee to near Mount Cheaha. These
storms were 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...
Anniston, Oxford, Cobb Town, West End-Cobb Town, Saks, Lincoln,
Ragland, Munford, Ohatchee, Hobson City, Barfield, Talladega
Superspeedway, Anniston Regional Airport, Blue Mountain, Talladega
Municipal Airport, Grant Town, Honda Manufacturing Of Alabama, Oxford
Lake, Bynum, and Delta.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Calhoun; Cleburne; St. Clair; Talladega; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
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