Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/29/2026 15:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 5:47PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 29, 2026 - 3:47pm
Expires: 
July 29, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 547 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Myrtlewood, or 10 miles southwest of Linden, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... Sweet Water, Myrtlewood, Wayne, Nanafalia, and Half Acre.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Marengo
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov