Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 15:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:03PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 502 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Putnam to near Thomasville. Movement was 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... Sweet Water, Putnam, Wayne, Surginer, Shawnee, Nanafalia, Dixons Mill, Vineland, Clayhill, and Nicholsville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Marengo
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL