Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 5:34PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 533 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Needmore, or 8 miles north of Haleyville, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Decatur, Hartselle, Moulton, Phil Campbell, West Point, Mt Hope,
Crane Hill, Speake, Basham, and Wren.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
north central and northwestern Alabama.
Area Description:
Franklin; Lawrence; Morgan; Cullman
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov