Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:28PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 12:28pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 228 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Holly Pond, or 7 miles east of Cullman, 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...
Cullman, Hanceville, Good Hope, Holly Pond, Garden City, Phelan, and
Walter.
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:
Cullman
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL