Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 324 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Moulton, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 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...
Moulton, Mt Hope, Bankhead National Forest, Wren, and Landersville.
Instruction:
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:
Franklin; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: