Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 4:12PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 412 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Red Bay, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Russellville, Red Bay, Belgreen, Vina, Hodges, Pogo, Cedar Creek
Reservoir, Atwood, Duketon, and Rockwood.
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:
Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: