Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:44PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 6:44pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 844 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Petersburg, or 8 miles northwest of Fayetteville, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Petersburg, Tims Ford Lake, Mulberry,
Chestnut Ridge, Howell, Belleville, Lois, and Mimosa.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Moore; Lincoln; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov