Alabama, Tennessee Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/09/2026 13:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 3:43PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 343 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Athens, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Northwestern Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Athens, Redstone Arsenal, Hazel Green, Ardmore, Triana, Harvest, and Tanner.
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.
Area Description: 
Lawrence; Limestone; Madison; Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL