Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 4:34PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 434 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southeast of Collinwood, or 15 miles north of Florence, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45-50 mph and pea 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...
Florence, Killen, St. Florian, Underwood-Petersville, Green Hill,
Center Star, Zip City, and Kingtown.
Instruction:
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