Headline:
High Wind Watch issued October 8 at 12:04PM CDT until October 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 10:04am
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
possible for all of Northern Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee.
High end potential of 60-70 mph gusts, especially in higher
terrain.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama
and southern middle Tennessee.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Lauderdale; Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence; Limestone; Madison; Morgan; Marshall; Jackson; DeKalb; Cullman; Moore; Lincoln; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov