Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Huntsville AL
AREA: Lauderdale; Colbert; Lawrence
SENT: 2026-06-22T14:27:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 2:27PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

At 227 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cherokee, or 9 miles west of Tuscumbia, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Killen, Town Creek,
Cherokee, Littleville, Lexington, and Leighton.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northwestern Alabama.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-22T15:15:00-05:00