Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 4:31PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 431 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Red Bay, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea to dime 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...
Russellville, Red Bay, Phil Campbell, Belgreen, Vina, Hodges, Pogo,
Cedar Creek Reservoir, Atwood, and Srygley Church.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northwestern Alabama.
Area Description:
Colbert; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov