Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/22/2026 12:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 22, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires: 
September 22, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 245 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ider, or 11 miles south of Bridgeport. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Ider, Higdon, and Sulpher Springs.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Jackson; DeKalb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov