Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 13:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 3:54PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 354 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Littleville, or 12 miles east of Russellville, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Russellville, Moulton, Phil Campbell, Littleville, Belgreen, Vina, Hodges, Mt Hope, Atwood, and La Grange.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL