Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 6:36PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 4:36pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Littleville, or 9 miles northeast of Russellville, moving east at 45
mph. Broad rotation was noted with this storm.
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...
Russellville, Town Creek, Littleville, Leighton, Courtland, North
Courtland, Hillsboro, Chalybeate Springs, La Grange, and Ne Smith.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
northwestern Alabama.
Area Description:
Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL