Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 7:28PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 728 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Priceville, moving north at 20 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...
Western Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Athens, Redstone Arsenal,
Priceville, Triana, Marshall Space Flight Center, University Of
Alabama In Huntsville, and Huntsville International Airport.
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:
Limestone; Madison; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL