Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:18PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 12:18pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 217 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Loretto, or 17 miles southwest of Lawrenceburg, moving southeast at
10 mph.
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...
Killen, Lexington, Anderson, Green Hill, Center Star, Kingtown,
Whitehead, and Elgin.
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.
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:
Lauderdale
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL