Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 12:36PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 10:36am
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1235 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Leighton to near Phil Campbell. Movement
was northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and penny 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...
Town Creek, Littleville, Leighton, Hatton, Newburg, Mt Hope, La
Grange, Tharptown, Ne Smith, and Whiteoak.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: