Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:49PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 1:49pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 349 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Moulton, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Moulton, Speake, Bankhead National Forest, and Wren.
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:
Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: