Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 8:11PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 6:11pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 811 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Moulton, moving southeast at 25 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...
Hartselle, Moulton, Falkville, Speake, Massey, Bankhead National
Forest, Wren, Landersville, and Battleground.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lawrence; Morgan; Cullman
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov