Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 3:29PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 328 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Decherd, or near Winchester, moving northeast at 25 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...
Winchester, Decherd, Estill Springs, Cowan, Sewanee, Tims Ford Lake,
Woods Reservoir, Alto, and Arnold AFB.
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:
Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: