Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:36pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 436 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Underwood-Petersville, or 13 miles northwest of
Florence, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45-50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Florence, Killen, Lexington, St. Florian, Underwood-Petersville,
Green Hill, Center Star, Threet, Zip City, and Kingtown.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lauderdale
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov