Alabama Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/13/2026 20:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 10:39PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 13, 2026 - 8:39pm
Expires: 
June 13, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
At 1038 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Russellville, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 mph or greater. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Russellville, Tharptown, Isbell, Newburg, Mt Hope, and western Bankhead National Forest.
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: 
Franklin; Lawrence
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL