Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/21/2026 13:19

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:19PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 1:19pm
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 319 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Owens Cross Roads, or 12 miles east of Redstone Arsenal. 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... Southern Huntsville, Owens Cross Roads, and Hampton Cove.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Madison; Marshall
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov