Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Birmingham AL
AREA: Walker
SENT: 2026-07-01T13:14:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 1:14PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

At 113 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gorgas Steam Plant, or 7 miles south of Cordova, moving west at 10
mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Jasper, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Parrish, Oakman, Gorgas Steam Plant,
Burnwell, Beloit, Quinton, Gorgas, Goodsprings, Barney, The Wye, and
Tutwiler.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
central and west central Alabama.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-01T14:00:00-05:00