Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 4:13PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 413 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rogersville, or 16 miles west of Athens, moving northwest 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...
Rogersville, Oliver, and Red Bank.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Wheeler Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
north central and northwestern Alabama.
Area Description:
Lauderdale; Lawrence; Limestone
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: