Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 7:27PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 5:27pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 727 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Littleville, or near Tuscumbia, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40-45 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, Town Creek,
Littleville, Leighton, Courtland, North Courtland, and Mt Hope.
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