Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 12:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:51PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 12:51pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 251 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Sardis, or 10 miles southwest of Hartselle, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cullman, Hartselle, Falkville, Vinemont, West Point, Eva, Lacon, Massey, Cole Springs, and Battleground.
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: 
Morgan; Cullman
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL