Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/09/2026 11:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 1:53PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 11:53am
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 153 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Morgan City, or 10 miles north of Arab, moving southeast 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... Southern Huntsville, Albertville, Boaz, Guntersville, Arab, Owens Cross Roads, Grant, Morgan City, Union Grove, and McVille.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Madison; Morgan; Marshall
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL