Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:43PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 6:43pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 843 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Muscle Shoals, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Florence, Muscle Shoals, Rogersville, Killen, St. Florian, Center
Star, Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, Coxey, Oliver, and Ford
City.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Lauderdale; Colbert; Lawrence; Limestone
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov