Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Huntsville AL
AREA: Franklin
SENT: 2026-07-09T16:12:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 4:12PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

At 412 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Red Bay, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 45 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include…
Russellville, Red Bay, Belgreen, Vina, Hodges, Pogo, Cedar Creek
Reservoir, Atwood, Duketon, and Rockwood.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-09T16:45:00-05:00