Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:14PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 313 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bleecker, or near Smiths. 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...
Smiths, Smiths Station, Ladonia, Bleecker, Monterey Heights, Ladonia
Sports Complex, and Phenix Drag Strip.
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:
Lee; Russell
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: