Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:14PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 514 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Brushy Lake, or 7 miles south of Moulton, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Moulton, Speake, Massey, Bankhead National Forest, and Wren.
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:
Lawrence; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL