Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 12:28AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 10:28pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1227 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking several clusters of
strong thunderstorm in the advisory area, moving 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...
Albertville, Cullman, Hartselle, Boaz, Guntersville, Arab,
Hanceville, Good Hope, Falkville, and Holly Pond.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Lawrence; Morgan; Marshall; Cullman
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov