Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 8:05PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 804 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Belgreen, or 12 miles east of Tishomingo State
Park, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts to around 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Russellville, Littleville, Newburg, Cedar Creek Reservoir, Srygley
Church, Crooked Oak, Tharptown, Isbell, and Rockwood.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Colbert; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov