Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 1:28PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 127 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Leighton, or 12 miles southeast of Muscle Shoals, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Florence, Muscle Shoals, Russellville, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Moulton,
Rogersville, Killen, Town Creek, and Littleville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lauderdale; Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence; Limestone
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov