Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:16PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 216 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hartselle, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Decatur, Hartselle, Priceville, Falkville, Somerville, Neel, Massey,
and Basham.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: