Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 1:10PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 11:10am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 109 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sand Rock, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Payne, Rainsville, Crossville, Sylvania, Fyffe, Geraldine,
Valley Head, Pine Ridge, Collbran, and Guest.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov