Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 1:56PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 11:56am
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sylvania, or near Rainsville, moving north at 10 mph.
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...
Scottsboro, Fort Payne, Rainsville, Henagar, Sylvania, Fyffe, Powell,
Section, Pisgah, and Dutton.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
northeastern Alabama.
Area Description:
Jackson; DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: