Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:01PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 6:01pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 801 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pulaski, moving east at 20 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...
Fayetteville, Petersburg, Lincoln, Chestnut Ridge, Howell,
Belleville, Dellrose, Belleview, Mimosa, and Cash Point.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Moore; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov