Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/11/2026 18:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 8:25PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 11, 2026 - 6:25pm
Expires: 
July 11, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 825 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Weston to near Detroit. Movement was east at 20 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... Hamilton, Winfield, Sulligent, Guin, Hackleburg, Brilliant, Glen Allen, Detroit, Beaverton, Gu- Win, Weston, Brinn, Lake Buttahatchee, Crews, Bear Creek, Twin, Tucker, Henson Springs, Rankin Fite Airport, and Upper Bear Creek Reservoir.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Marion; Lamar
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL