Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 8:01PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 6:01pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 800 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Harvest, or near Athens, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea to dime 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...
Northwestern Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Meridianville, Redstone
Arsenal, Hazel Green, Ardmore, Harvest, Tanner, and Lincoln.
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:
Limestone; Madison; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL