Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 5:08PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 508 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Decatur, moving east at 30 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...
Southern Huntsville, Decatur, Hartselle, Redstone Arsenal,
Priceville, Trinity, Owens Cross Roads, Falkville, Triana, and
Marshall Space Flight Center.
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; Madison; Morgan; Marshall
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: