Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 4:22PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 422 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Decherd, or near Winchester, moving southeast 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...
Winchester, Decherd, Cowan, Sewanee, Tims Ford Lake, Woods Reservoir,
Alto, St. Andrews, Sherwood, and Arnold AFB.
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:
Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov