Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 8:46PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 846 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Hackleburg to near Lake Buttahatchee to
near Guin. Movement was east at 30 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, Haleyville, Carbon Hill, Lynn, Arley, Double Springs,
Addison, Kansas, Nauvoo, Eldridge, Curry, Houston Recreational Area,
Camp McDowell, Smith Dam, Ashbank, Nesmith, Brushy Lake, Poplar
Springs, Ashridge, and Falls City.
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:
Winston; Walker
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: