Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:16PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 216 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tanner, or 7 miles southwest of Athens, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Athens, Hartselle, Moulton, Moores
Mill, Meridianville, Redstone Arsenal, and Hazel Green.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Lawrence; Limestone; Madison; Morgan; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov