Alabama, Tennessee Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 15:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:33PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 3:33pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 532 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ardmore, or 11 miles northwest of 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... Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Athens, Moores Mill, Redstone Arsenal, Meridianville, Hazel Green, Trinity, and Owens Cross Roads.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Limestone; Madison; Morgan; Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL