Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DeKalb and Jackson Counties, AL
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NWS Huntsville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern DeKalb and Jackson counties in Alabama until 8:15 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern Alabama
- Issued
- August 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Huntsville AL
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Huntsville, AL. The alert is effective from August 1, 2026 at 7:51 PM CDT until August 1, 2026 at 8:15 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northeastern Jackson County and northeastern DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama. Locations impacted include Bridgeport, Ider, and Higdon.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 7:50 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of Trenton, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches, both radar indicated. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 7:51 PM CDT to 8:15 PM CDT on August 1, 2026.
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