Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 10:17AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 8:17am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
At 1017 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northeast of Needmore, or 10 miles northeast of Haleyville,
moving south at 10 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...
Haleyville, Needmore, Moreland, Ashridge, Posey Field Airport,
Delmar, Sipsey River Rec Area, Grayson, and Pebble.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
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
Sender: