Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 1:03AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 11:03pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 103 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles north of Ashridge, or 13 miles southwest of Moulton. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Western Bankhead National Forest and Mt Hope.
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:
Franklin; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov