Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 10:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 12:59PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 1259 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Autaugaville, or 13 miles north of Mosses, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Autaugaville, White Hall, Lowndesboro, Benton, Mulberry, and Robert F. Henry Lock And Dam.
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: 
Autauga; Lowndes
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL