Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 3:48AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 1:48am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 348 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northeast of Phil Campbell, or 12 miles southeast of
Russellville, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Decatur, Hartselle, Moulton, Trinity, Mt Hope, Chalybeate Springs,
Speake, Ne Smith, Caddo, and Basham.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Franklin; Lawrence; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL