Special Weather Statement 06/17/2025 12:18 for Alabama areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 2:18PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2025 - 12:18pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 218 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Morgan City to near Guntersville to near Boaz. Movement was northeast at 30 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... Southern Huntsville, Albertville, Scottsboro, Fort Payne, Boaz, Guntersville, Rainsville, Henagar, Crossville, and Sylvania.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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.
Area Description: 
Madison; Marshall; Jackson; DeKalb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL