Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:01PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:01pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 401 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
J P Coleman State Park, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40-45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Cherokee, Waterloo, Riverton, Wright, Mt Hester, and Margerum.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lauderdale; Colbert
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov