Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 6:47PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Strawberry, or 7 miles south of Arab, moving east at 45 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, Fort Payne, Boaz, Guntersville, Arab, Crossville, Fyffe,
Grant, Geraldine, and Holly Pond.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
north central and northeastern Alabama.
Area Description:
Madison; Marshall; DeKalb; Cullman
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov