Alabama, Tennessee Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 17:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:02PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 5:02pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 702 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tims Ford Lake, or 8 miles west of Winchester, moving southeast at 30 mph. 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... Winchester, Decherd, Estill Springs, Cowan, Huntland, Skyline, Tims Ford Lake, Sewanee, Anderson, and Hytop.
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: 
Jackson; Moore; Lincoln; Franklin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL