Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 4:51AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 2:51am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
At 450 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Belgreen, or 12 miles northwest of Russellville,
moving south at 40 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...
Russellville, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Red Bay, Phil Campbell,
Littleville, Belgreen, Vina, Hodges, and Posey Loop.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Colbert; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov