Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 08:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 10:03AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 8:03am
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 8:45am
Description: 
At 1003 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Littleville, or 12 miles east of Russellville, 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. Locations impacted include... Moulton, Hatton, Newburg, Mt Hope, Tharptown, Ne Smith, Bankhead National Forest, Wren, and Landersville.
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: 
Franklin; Lawrence
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL