Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 3:18PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 318 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ashridge to near Inmanfield. Movement was
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Haleyville, Arley, Double Springs, Addison, Houston Recreational
Area, Nesmith, Helicon, Inmanfield, Ashridge, Sardis, Corinth Rec
Area, Needmore, Moreland, Winston Free State Barn, Smith Lake,
Houston, Posey Field Airport, Mill Branch, Hullett Branch, and Clear
Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Winston
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: