Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 12:31PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 10:31am
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1231 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Detroit, or 9 miles northwest of Sulligent, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hamilton, Vernon, Sulligent, Millport, Guin, Kennedy, Detroit,
Beaverton, Weston, Blooming Grove, Lamar County Airport, Crews,
Bedford, Crossville, Gattman, Cody, Henson Springs, Rankin Fite
Airport, Star, and Pine Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Marion; Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov