Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 244 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Killen, or 10 miles northeast of Florence, moving southeast at 25
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...
Rogersville, Killen, Lexington, Courtland, St. Florian, North
Courtland, Hillsboro, Anderson, Green Hill, and Cartwright.
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:
Lauderdale; Colbert; Lawrence; Limestone
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: