Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 5:20PM CDT until August 7 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 519 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Triana, or 8
miles southwest of Redstone Arsenal, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Redstone Arsenal, Priceville, Falkville, Triana, Huntsville
International Airport, Somerville, Laceys Spring, Valhermoso Springs,
and Florette.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. This storm has a history of producing tree damage in
Laceys Spring.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Limestone, AL; Madison, AL; Morgan, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov