Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 12:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 2:08PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 208 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lexington, or 20 miles east of Florence, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Rogersville, Lexington, North Courtland, Anderson, Green Hill, Good Springs, Cartwright, Coxey, Oliver, and Mt Rozell.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL