Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:13PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 313 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sylvania, or near Rainsville. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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, Fyffe, Powell, Geraldine,
Ider, Valley Head, and Hammondville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov