Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/09/2026 13:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 3:18PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 318 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rogersville, or 19 miles east of Muscle Shoals, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Decatur, Athens, Trinity, Rogersville, Ardmore, Tanner, Hillsboro, Elkmont, Anderson, and Lester.
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; Lawrence; Limestone; Morgan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL