Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 12:30pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Curry, or near Jasper, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Sipsey, Curry, Rocky Hollow, Smith
Dam, Lynns Park, Smith Lake, Empire, Raccoon Branch, Powellville,
Manchester, Gamble, Boldo, and Walker County Airport.
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:
Walker
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: