Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 3:48PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:48pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 348 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Winston Free State Barn, or 8 miles northeast of Lynn, moving
southeast at 15 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...
Arley, Double Springs, Addison, Houston Recreational Area, Camp
McDowell, Smith Lake, Brushy Lake, Poplar Springs, Helicon,
Inmanfield, Ashridge, Corinth Rec Area, Falls City, Moreland, Winston
Free State Barn, 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: