Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 12:36PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 10:36am
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1236 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Harvest, or 8 miles northeast of Athens, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fayetteville, Meridianville, Hazel Green, Ardmore, Harvest, Lincoln,
Elkwood, Plevna, Belleview, and Cash Point.
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.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
north central Alabama...and Middle Tennessee.
Area Description:
Limestone; Madison; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: