Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/17/2026 17:33
At 733 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Henagar, or 11 miles north of Fort Payne, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Payne, Henagar, Sylvania, Ider, Valley Head, Hammondville,
Mentone, Sulpher Springs, and Desoto State Park.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.