Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:42PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 642 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of South Pittsburg, or 8 miles northwest of Bridgeport,
moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45-50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bridgeport, Stevenson, Anderson, Higdon, Long Island, and Russell
Cave National Monument.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jackson; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov