Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:40PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 539 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rogersville, or 15 miles west of Athens, moving east at 35 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...
Athens, Tanner, Mooresville, Belle Mina, Coxey, French Mill, and
Ripley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lawrence; Limestone
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov