Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 7:28PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 728 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lynchburg, moving southeast at 15 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...
Huntland, Tims Ford Lake, Lexie Crossroads, Smithland, Beans Creek,
Harmony, Hurdlow, Lois, Maxwell, and Marble Hill.
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; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov