Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:14PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 813 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of St. Florian, or 11 miles northeast of Florence, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Florence, Lexington, St. Florian, Underwood-Petersville, Anderson,
Green Hill, Zip City, Kingtown, and Whitehead.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Lauderdale
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov