Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Birmingham AL
AREA: Lamar
SENT: 2026-07-03T12:06:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 12:06PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

At 1206 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Vernon, moving north at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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…
Vernon, Sulligent, Beaverton, Lamar County Airport, Crews, Bedford,
Gattman, Star, Pine Springs, Hightogy, and Lamar County Public Lake.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-03T12:45:00-05:00