Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Huntsville AL
AREA: Moore; Lincoln; Franklin
SENT: 2026-07-19T13:35:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 1:35PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

At 135 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms over
Lynchburg, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include…
Winchester, Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs, Cowan,
Huntland, Tims Ford Lake, Sewanee, and Howell.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-19T14:15:00-05:00