Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Huntsville AL
AREA: Lauderdale; Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence; Limestone; Morgan
SENT: 2026-07-27T04:29:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 4:29AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

At 429 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Killen, or 7 miles northeast of Muscle Shoals, moving south at 40
mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include…
Decatur, Florence, Hartselle, Muscle Shoals, Russellville, Sheffield,
Tuscumbia, Moulton, Trinity, and Rogersville.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-27T05:15:00-05:00