Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 9:52PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 7:52pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 952 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northeast of Skyline, or 16 miles west of Bridgeport, moving
east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bridgeport, Stevenson, Skyline, Hytop, Bass, Rosalie, Fabius,
Fackler, and Higdon.
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:
Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov