Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 514 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tanner, or 7 miles west of Madison, moving east at 25 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...
Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Fayetteville, Moores Mill,
Meridianville, Redstone Arsenal, Hazel Green, Ardmore, and Gurley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
north central Alabama.
Area Description:
Limestone; Madison; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov