Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

**Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL**

At 245 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ider, or 11 miles south of Bridgeport. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

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... Ider, Higdon, and Sulpher Springs.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Huntsville AL

- **Effective:** Sep 22, 2026 2:45 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 3:15 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*