Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 8:09PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 6:09pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 809 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Skyline moving north 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...
Cowan, Anderson, Hytop, Jericho, Sherwood, and Bass.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Jackson; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL