Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 11:48PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

**Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 11:48PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL**

At 1148 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lynchburg. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

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... Fayetteville, Mulberry, Howell, Belleville, Mimosa, Booneville, and Kelso.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

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

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Huntsville AL

- **Effective:** Sep 20, 2026 11:48 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 12:30 AM UTC

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