Special Weather Statement 05/25/2025 15:45 for Alabama areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2025 - 3:45pm
Expires: 
May 25, 2025 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Little River Falls, or near Little River Canyon National Preserve, moving southeast at 35 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... Lebanon, Fort Payne, Mentone, Dog Town, Collbran, Adamsburg, Desoto State Park, Little River Canyon NP, and Valley Head.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern Alabama.
Area Description: 
DeKalb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL