Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/09/2026 16:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 6:33PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 4:33pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 633 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lexington, or 17 miles northeast of Florence, moving east at 10 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, Lexington, Anderson, Green Hill, Kingtown, Whitehead, and Elgin.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL