Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 12:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:35PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 12:35pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 235 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Redstone Arsenal, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Southern Huntsville, Redstone Arsenal, Owens Cross Roads, Gurley, Maysville, Laceys Spring, Farley, Hampton Cove, Whitesburg, and Brownsboro.
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; Morgan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL