Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/11/2026 19:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 11, 2026 - 7:29pm
Expires: 
July 11, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 929 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Brushy Lake to near Falls City. 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... Arley, Double Springs, Addison, Houston Recreational Area, Camp McDowell, Nesmith, Smith Lake, Brushy Lake, Poplar Springs, Helicon, Inmanfield, Sardis, Corinth Rec Area, Falls City, Moreland, Houston, Mill Branch, Maple Branch, Hullett Branch, and Clear Creek.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL