Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 3:41PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 341 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Union Springs to 8 miles north of Shopton.
Movement was southeast at 25 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...
Union Springs, Midway, Shopton, Aberfoil, Franklin Field, Sedgefield,
Three Notch, Mitchell, and Simsville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Bullock
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov