Severe Thunderstorm Warning 110, NWS Birmingham, AL

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1222 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 1219 PM CDT WED JUL 1 2026

- Heat: High temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s combined with
  high humidity will produce heat indices exceeding 105 degrees
  through Thursday. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 9 PM
  Thursday.

- Thunderstorms: Portions of the region are under a Slight Risk
  (Level 2 of 5) today, and a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5)
  Thursday. Damaging winds being the primary hazard if storms do
  become strong to severe.

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.DISCUSSION...
(Wednesday through next Tuesday)
Issued at 1150 PM CDT TUE JUN 30 2026

Hot and humid conditions will continue through the remainder of
the week, with upper-level ridging in place across the region.
High temperatures will remain in the mid to upper 90s, with heat
index values above 105F again today and Thursday across much of
the region. The Heat Advisory remains in effect for many counties
in Central Alabama, with only the eastern and southeastern
portions being excluded. Heat indices in these counties will
still likely be over 100F.

A Level 1 Marginal risk for severe thunderstorms is maintained
for today and again for tomorrow, mainly across northern and
western counties in Central Alabama. Damaging winds remain the
primary risk. Latest CAMs have indicated the potential for
greater areal coverage today vs. yesterday, with thunderstorms
concentrated along and north of the I-20 corridor. Although this
does not appear to be a widespread event, any storms that do form
in this high CAPE environment will carry a microburst risk.
Thursday looks to have a similar setup to today, with scattered
thunderstorm activity and damaging wind potential primarily
across the northern half of the region.

By the weekend, rain and thunderstorm chances will be on the
increase as the upper-level ridging breaks down. This slight
pattern change will aid the development of more diurnally-driven
afternoon convection and hold high temperatures just to the low
to mid 90s instead.

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.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1219 PM CDT WED JUL 1 2026

Additional afternoon thunderstorms are anticipated today, as the
region remains on the south fringe of a stout upper-level ridge.
As such, most terminals will carry TEMPO groups through the
afternoon for TSRA. Expect rapid drops in conditions during this
time, with IFR VIS likely. This activity will generally diminish
past 02/02z, with VFR conditions expected area-wide otherwise.

/44/

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.FIRE WEATHER...

Hot and humid conditions are expected into the weekend, with
chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms through Friday.
The main axis of rain activity will shift to the northern half of
Central Alabama today and Thursday. Fire weather concerns remain
low, as winds remain generally light outside of thunderstorms and
humidity levels stay well above critical thresholds.

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Gadsden     76  97  75  97 /  20  30  20  30
Anniston    75  96  74  96 /  20  30  20  30
Birmingham  77  97  77  98 /  20  30  10  20
Tuscaloosa  77  96  77  97 /  20  20  10  20
Calera      76  99  75 100 /  20  20  20  20
Auburn      75  94  75  95 /  20  10  10  10
Montgomery  75  96  75  96 /  20   0  10  10
Troy        74  95  73  96 /  10   0   0  10

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.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Heat Advisory until 9 PM CDT Thursday for the following
counties: Autauga-Bibb-Blount-Calhoun-Cherokee-Chilton-Coosa-
Dallas-Elmore-Etowah-Fayette-Greene-Hale-Jefferson-Lamar-Lowndes-
Marengo-Marion-Montgomery-Perry-Pickens-Shelby-St. Clair-Sumter-
Talladega-Tallapoosa-Tuscaloosa-Walker-Winston.

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DISCUSSION...12
AVIATION.../44/

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
449 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026

ALZ026-027-012215-
Talladega AL-St. Clair AL-
449 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL TALLADEGA AND
SOUTH CENTRAL ST. CLAIR COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM CDT...

At 449 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Logan Martin Lake, or near Pell City, moving west at 15 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...
Talladega, Pell City, Odenville, Lincoln, Margaret, Bald Rock, Logan
Martin Lake, Honda Manufacturing Of Alabama, Coosa Island,
Harrisburg, Branchville, Country Club Estates, St. Clair County
Airport, Chula Vista, Cropwell, and Howells Cove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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LAT...LON 3364 8611 3346 8610 3343 8638 3350 8638
      3350 8644 3368 8645
TIME...MOT...LOC 2149Z 087DEG 13KT 3356 8620

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

25/Owen

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
504 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0309 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 WSW Haleyville        34.23N 87.64W
07/01/2026                   Marion             AL   Emergency Mngr

            Trees and power lines were downed around the
            Marion County side of Haleyville.

0317 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 NE Bear Creek         34.27N 87.70W
07/01/2026                   Marion             AL   Emergency Mngr

            Trees and power lines were downed around
            Bear Creek.

0327 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Hackleburg              34.28N 87.83W
07/01/2026                   Marion             AL   Emergency Mngr

            Trees and power lines were downed around
            Hackleburg.

0335 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Hamilton                34.14N 87.99W
07/01/2026                   Marion             AL   Emergency Mngr

            Trees and power lines were downed around
            Hamilton.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
510 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0445 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 NW Barfield           33.39N 85.77W
07/01/2026                   Clay               AL   Emergency Mngr

            A tree fell across Highway 49 north of
            Lineville, blocking both lanes.

0507 PM     Hail             1 S Southside           33.91N 86.02W
07/01/2026  E0.88 Inch       Etowah             AL   Public

            Dime to nickel-size hail reported in
            Southside.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
521 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0441 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 WSW Barfield          33.35N 85.74W
07/01/2026                   Clay               AL   Emergency Mngr

            One tree and at least 3 large limbs down on
            McVey Rd.

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