Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:24PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:24pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 523 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lexington, or 19 miles south of Lawrenceburg, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45-50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Ardmore, Lexington, Elkmont, Anderson, Lester, Good Springs,
Kingtown, Whitehead, Mt Rozell, and Holland Gin.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lauderdale; Limestone
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov