{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.01fb7586d660054d70805eee0c7431aa9fdfc54d.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 6:09PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-03","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.01fb7586d660054d70805eee0c7431aa9fdfc54d.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Birmingham AL"},"word_count":130,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 6:09PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Winston\n**Issued by:** NWS Birmingham AL\n**Sent:** 2026-07-03T18:09:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-03T18:09:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-03T18:45:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 609 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over\nArley. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nArley, Double Springs, Addison, Houston Recreational Area, Camp\nMcDowell, Nesmith, Smith Lake, Poplar Springs, Helicon, Sardis,\nCorinth Rec Area, Falls City, Houston, Mill Branch, Maple Branch,\nHullett Branch, Clear Creek, Winston County Airport, Cane Creek, and\nLittle Dismal Creek.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building."}