Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:53PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 252 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Falkville, or 9 miles south of Hartselle, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Decatur, Cullman, Hartselle, Arab, Hanceville, Good Hope, Falkville,
Holly Pond, Dodge City, and Baldwin.
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