Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 14:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 4:21PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 2:21pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 419 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Courtland, or 7 miles north of Moulton, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Decatur, Hartselle, Moulton, Trinity, Courtland, North Courtland, Hillsboro, Chalybeate Springs, Neel, and Caddo.
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; Limestone; Morgan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL