Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 4:49AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 2:49am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
At 449 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Belgreen, or 12 miles west of Russellville, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Russellville, Littleville, Belgreen, Mt Hope, Cedar Creek Reservoir,
Srygley Church, Tharptown, Rockwood, Landersville, and Newburg.
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:
Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL