Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 12:27PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 10:27am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 1227 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northeast of Fort Payne, moving northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Fort Payne, Henagar, Sylvania, Valley Head, Hammondville, Mentone,
Sulpher Springs, and Desoto State Park.
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:
DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: