Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 2:25PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 224 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles north of Underwood-Petersville to
near Red Bay. Movement was east at 35 mph. Cherokee, AL has observed
a wind gust of 45 mph with the outflow boundary ahead of the storms.
Do not wait for rain to go seek shelter.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40-50 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...
Florence, Muscle Shoals, Russellville, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Red Bay,
Rogersville, Phil Campbell, Killen, and Town Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
north central and northwestern Alabama.
Area Description:
Lauderdale; Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence; Limestone
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov