Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 1:07pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 307 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Odenville. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pell City, Odenville, Margaret, Ashville, Ragland, Harrisburg, Neely
Henry Lake, Branchville, Logan Martin Lake, Wattsville, and Neely
Henry Dam.
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:
St. Clair
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: