Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:41PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 240 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms over Henagar southwest to Sylvania, moving south at 5
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...
Fort Payne, Rainsville, Henagar, Sylvania, Ider, Valley Head,
Hammondville, Mentone, Pine Ridge, and Desoto State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov