Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 4:43PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 2:43pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 443 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Helicon, or near Arley, moving southeast 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.
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:
Cullman
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: