Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 13:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:12PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 1:12pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 312 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Arab, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Albertville, Boaz, Guntersville, Arab, Holly Pond, Morgan City, Douglas, Baileyton, Union Grove, and High Point.
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; Marshall; Cullman
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL