Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:07PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 4:07pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 606 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Morgan City, moving southeast at 30 mph. A gust front extended
northeast and southwest from this storm which will track through
eastern Madison, Jackson, northeast Morgan into Marshall Counties.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Southern Huntsville, Albertville, Scottsboro, Guntersville, Arab,
Redstone Arsenal, Moores Mill, Stevenson, Owens Cross Roads, and
Hollywood.
Instruction:
If on or near Lake Guntersville, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Madison; Morgan; Marshall; Jackson; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: