Special Weather Statement

 

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Huntsville AL

707 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025

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Marshall AL-

707 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL MARSHALL COUNTY THROUGH

730 PM CDT...

At 707 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over

Arab, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...

Albertville, Guntersville, Arab, Douglas, Union Grove, High Point,

Eddy, Horton, Rabbit Town, and Mountain View.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3423 8644 3426 8644 3426 8646 3427 8645

      3429 8646 3429 8648 3430 8648 3430 8656

      3431 8658 3444 8657 3434 8615 3416 8630

TIME...MOT...LOC 0007Z 286DEG 16KT 3435 8651

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

RAD

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Huntsville AL

656 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025

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Cullman AL-

656 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL CULLMAN COUNTY THROUGH

745 PM CDT...

At 655 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Good Hope, or near Cullman, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...

Cullman, Hanceville, Good Hope, Dodge City, Baldwin, Vinemont, West

Point, Garden City, Colony, and Phelan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If on or near Smith Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or

inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles

from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close

enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not

be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3408 8710 3427 8694 3412 8663 3409 8666

      3408 8670 3405 8668 3406 8671 3403 8670

      3403 8672 3395 8679 3396 8682 3394 8682

      3395 8685 3393 8686 3394 8688 3391 8690

TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 218DEG 9KT 3408 8683

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

RAD

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Huntsville AL

641 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025

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Madison AL-Jackson AL-Franklin TN-

641 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN JACKSON...

NORTHEASTERN MADISON AND SOUTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 730

PM CDT...

At 641 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10

miles northwest of Skyline, or 16 miles east of Moores Mill, moving

east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...

Pleasant Groves, Hytop, Francisco, Princeton, Jericho, Estillfork,

Trenton, Hollytree, and Larkin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3478 8640 3504 8629 3500 8604 3471 8620

TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 280DEG 10KT 3491 8625

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

RAD

Mainly Seasonal Heat and Humidity, Rain Staying Scattered at Best

FORECAST:

Sunday (High 90, Low 71): Partly cloudy. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Monday (High 92, Low 71): Partly to mostly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Tuesday (High 94, Low 72): Partly to mostly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible.

EXTENDED OUTLOOK:

Wednesday (High 93, Low 73): Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Thursday (High 91, Low 73): Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Friday (High 89, Low 72): Partly to mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Saturday (High 91, Low 71): Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

BEACH FORECAST:

Sunday (High 90, Low 78): Mostly sunny with an isolated shower or thunderstorm possible.

Monday (High 92, Low 78): Mostly sunny with an isolated shower or thunderstorm possible.

Tuesday (High 94, Low 79): Mostly sunny with an isolated shower or thunderstorm possible.

NOTES:

The Weatherbrains podcast did the best commentary I’ve seen or heard on the recent catastrophic flood event in Texas.

The Amber Alert from Thursday was cancelled Friday morning as the child was found safely and the abductor arrested.

Tomorrow will be the six-year anniversary of Hurricane Barry.

DISCUSSION:

Available on Substack. 

Typical July Pattern Continues

FORECAST:

Friday (High 87, Low 71): Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Saturday (High 90, Low 70): Partly cloudy. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Sunday (High 92, Low 70): Mostly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible.

EXTENDED OUTLOOK:

Monday (High 90, Low 71): Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Tuesday (High 91, Low 71): Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Wednesday (High 92, Low 70): Mostly sunny with a 20% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Thursday (High 92, Low 71): Mostly sunny with a 20% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

BEACH FORECAST:

Friday (High 90, Low 76): Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Saturday (High 90, Low 76): Partly cloudy. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Sunday (High 91, Low 76): Partly cloudy. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

NOTES:

There is an Amber Alert out for an unsettling case out of Auburn, Alabama. The child’s name is Jibreel Harun, and a $15,000 reward is being offered to whoever can help authorities resolve this. Weather and public safety overlap sometimes, and this feels worth passing along.

The Weatherbrains podcast covered the flooding tragedy out of Texas, and I think it’s one of the best shows they’ve ever done.

Today is the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Dennis.

And this Sunday will be the 6th anniversary of Hurricane Barry.

So while the tropics are quiet right now, it is a reminder that hurricanes can happen as early as July. And it is always a good idea to have your hurricane safety plan in place ahead of time, not to try to make things work at the last minute, if a hurricane does threaten the coastal areas later in the season. This year is likely to be an active season.

DISCUSSION:

Available on Substack, where this weather stuff is gradually moving. 

Slightly Higher Rain Chances Tomorrow and Thursday, Then Returning to More Seasonal Averages

 FORECAST:

Wednesday (High 89, Low 70): Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Thursday (High 86, Low 72): Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Friday (High 88, Low 71): Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

EXTENDED OUTLOOK:

Saturday (High 90, Low 70): Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Sunday (High 91, Low 71): Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Monday (High 92, Low 71): Mostly sunny with a 20% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Tuesday (High 92, Low 70): Mostly sunny with a 20% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

BEACH FORECAST:

Wednesday (High 90, Low 76): Partly cloudy. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Thursday (High 90, Low 76): Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Friday (High 90, Low 76): Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Saturday through Tuesday (Highs in the lower 90’s, Lows in the mid-70’s): Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

NOTES:

The Weatherbrains podcast talked last night about the recent tragedy of the flooding in Texas, where so many people (including many children, some people from Alabama) were killed.

For anyone headed to the beach, here are some tips on staying safe in rip currents.

For folks who live near the coast, now is a good time to review your hurricane safety plans, before the tropics get really active.

DISCUSSION:

Available on Substack with some other perks like an audio forecast/discussion.  

Pretty Seasonal Weather, Slightly Higher Rain Chances Later in the Week

FORECAST:

Monday (High 92, Low 69): Patchy fog possible in the morning, then mostly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Tuesday (High 91, Low 70): Patchy fog possible in the morning, then partly cloudy. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Wednesday (High 89, Low 70): Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

EXTENDED OUTLOOK:

Thursday (High 88, Low 71): Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Friday (High 87, Low 72): Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Saturday (High 88, Low 70): Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Sunday (High 89, Low 69): Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

BEACH FORECAST:

Monday (High 90, Low 75): Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Tuesday (High 90, Low 76): Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Wednesday (High 90, Low 75): Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Thursday through Sunday (Highs ~90, Lows ~75): Partly to mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

DISCUSSION:

Available on Substack.

Seasonal Summer Heat, Rain Staying Widely Scattered for the Most Part

FORECAST:

Sunday (High 92, Low 69): Mostly sunny. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible.

Monday (High 93, Low 70): Mostly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Tuesday (High 91, Low 71): Partly cloudy. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

EXTENDED OUTLOOK:

Wednesday (High 90, Low 70): Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Thursday (High 89, Low 70): Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Friday (High 87, Low 72): Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

Saturday (High 88, Low 69): Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

BEACH FORECAST:

Sunday (High 91, Low 74): Mostly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Monday (High 90, Low 75): Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Tuesday (High 90, Low 75): Partly cloudy. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible.

Wednesday through Saturday (Highs ~90, Lows ~75): Partly to mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers/thunderstorms.

NOTES:

This hurricane season is expected to be above average due to warm ocean temperatures.

Here are some rules for staying safe in rip currents.

NOAA has an animated series to teach kids about weather and climate.

Although it’s been a few weeks, I’d still encourage anyone to go and listen to the Weatherbrains interview with Max Velocity. Or better yet, follow his YouTube channel or website (linked under “Useful Resources” on the left-hand side of the desktop version of my website).

DISCUSSION:

Available on Substack along with a few other extra perks.