Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 10:45am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1245 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles south of Cowan, or 11 miles south of Winchester. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Cowan, Anderson, Hytop, Sherwood, and Jericho.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Jackson; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: