Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:10PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 508 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking several clusters of strong
thunderstorms in the advisory area, with the strongest cell located
near Tuscumbia. All storms were moving southeastward at 10 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...
Muscle Shoals, Russellville, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Red Bay, Town
Creek, Littleville, Leighton, Belgreen, and Vina.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov