Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:49PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 548 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sewanee, or 11 miles northeast of Winchester, moving east at 20 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...
Sewanee, Alto, St. Andrews, Woods Reservoir, and Arnold AFB.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov