Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 1:39PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 138 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Little River Falls, or near Little River Canyon National Preserve,
moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40-50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Payne, Valley Head, Hammondville, Mentone, Dog Town, Adamsburg,
Desoto State Park, and Little River Canyon NP.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL