Special Weather Statement Alabama | Effective 03/11/2026 13:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 3:21PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 11, 2026 - 1:21pm
Expires: 
March 11, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 321 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lexington to near Courtland to near Hackleburg. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Northwestern Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Athens, Hartselle, Russellville, Moulton, Redstone Arsenal, Priceville, and Trinity.
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...and Middle Tennessee.
Area Description: 
Lauderdale; Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence; Limestone; Madison; Morgan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov