Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:56PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 256 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
northwestern Huntsville, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Moores Mill, Meridianville, Redstone
Arsenal, Hazel Green, Priceville, Owens Cross Roads, and Huntland.
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:
Limestone; Madison; Morgan; Marshall; Jackson; Lincoln; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov