Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:33AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 3:33am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 533 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Millport, moving northeast at 15 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...
Reform, Millport, Kennedy, Belk, Ashcraft Corner, North Pickens
Airport, Lubbub, and Shaw.
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:
Lamar; Fayette; Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: