Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:13PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 312 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jacksonville State University, or near Jacksonville. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
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...
Jacksonville, Piedmont, Jacksonville State University, Knightens
Crossroads, and Sulphur Springs.
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:
Calhoun
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: