Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 4:24PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 424 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Nesmith, or near Arley, moving east at 40 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...
Cullman, Hanceville, Good Hope, Holly Pond, Dodge City, Baldwin,
Vinemont, Baileyton, West Point, and Eva.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for north central
and northeastern Alabama.
Area Description:
Morgan; Cullman
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL