Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 6:25PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 4:25pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 624 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking several strong
thunderstorms across southwestern Cullman County, with the strongest
cell near Dodge City, or 12 miles southwest of Cullman. Storms were
moving west-southwestward at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40-50 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...
Dodge City, Colony, Wilburn, Logan, Bremen, Arkadelphia, Black
Bottom, Crane Hill, and Smith Lake.
Instruction:
If on or near Smith Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Cullman
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: