Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 7:33PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 5:33pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 733 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Henagar, or 11 miles north of Fort Payne, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Payne, Henagar, Sylvania, Ider, Valley Head, Hammondville,
Mentone, Sulpher Springs, and Desoto State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov