Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 558 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a broken line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Ardmore to near Tanner to 6 miles
southwest of Trinity to Phil Campbell. Movement was east at 30 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...
Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Athens, Hartselle, Russellville,
Moulton, Moores Mill, Meridianville, and Redstone Arsenal.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Franklin; Lawrence; Limestone; Madison; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov