Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 1:11PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 11:11am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 109 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms 9
miles west of Ardmore, or 10 miles south of Pulaski, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Northern Huntsville, Athens, Ardmore, Harvest, Tanner, Elkmont,
Lester, Cartwright, French Mill, and Mt Rozell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Limestone; Madison
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: