Alabama, Tennessee Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 10:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 12:47PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 10:47am
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 1246 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hazel Green, or near Meridianville, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Northern Huntsville, Fayetteville, Moores Mill, Meridianville, Hazel Green, Gurley, New Market, Lincoln, Maysville, and Princeton.
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: 
Madison; Jackson; Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL