Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 3:01PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 301 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tishomingo State Park, moving east 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...
Cherokee, Malone, Posey Loop, Pogo, Mt Hester, Srygley Church,
Allsboro, Maud, Barton, and Red Rock.
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:
Colbert; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: