Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Birmingham AL
AREA: Blount; St. Clair
SENT: 2026-07-05T14:52:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:52PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

At 252 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Springville. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

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…
Oneonta, Springville, Margaret, Argo, Ashville, Inland Lake, Highland
Lake, Whitney Junction, St. Clair Springs, Holly Springs, Caldwell,
Horse Pens Forty, and I 59 Rest Areas At Oneonta.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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: 2026-07-05T15:30:00-05:00