Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 10:48PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 8:48pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1048 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
McLarty, or 8 miles southeast of Arab, moving east at 10 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...
Albertville, Boaz, Guntersville, Arab, Crossville, Geraldine,
Douglas, McVille, High Point, and Horton.
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:
Marshall; DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov