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Tornado Warning 7, NWS Huntsville, AL

June 22, 2026DeKalb County, Jackson County, Alabama

NWS Huntsville, AL issued this tornado warning at Jun 22, 2026, 4:38 PM CDT for DeKalb County, Jackson County, Alabama. It was in force for 26 min. 6 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jun 22, 2026, 4:38 PM CDT (21:38 UTC)
Expired
Jun 22, 2026, 5:04 PM CDT
In force
26 min
Issued by
NWS Huntsville, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties DeKalb County, AL, Jackson County, AL

The radar

The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 22, 4:39 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Nw Hollywood, ALTree down on trailer, with unknown injuries.
Jun 22, 4:42 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG4 Se Stevenson, ALMultiple trees down south of Stevenson on Highway 117 between Captain John Snodgrass Bridge and the Raccoon Creek Management Area.
Jun 22, 4:48 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG3 W Bridgeport, ALTree down at the intersection of CR 98 and CR 78.
Jun 22, 4:48 PM CDTTSTM WND DMGBridgeport, ALA large tree was uprooted onto a home and a garage near Chisholm Avenue. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 22, 4:52 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG5 Ene Bridgeport, ALTrees on power lines along County Road 309 in Bryant.
Jun 22, 4:54 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG6 Ene Bridgeport, ALTree down along County Road 1142 in Bryant.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 22, 12:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 205 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Birmingham, AL at 12:00Z on 2026-06-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1403 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Birmingham, AL at 12:00Z on 2026-06-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 67 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1403 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-6 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
600 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
67 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
74 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

902 
WFUS54 KHUN 222138
TORHUN
ALC049-071-222230-
/O.NEW.KHUN.TO.W.0007.260622T2138Z-260622T2230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
438 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Jackson County in northeastern Alabama...
  Northeastern DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 437 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Stevenson, or 11 miles southwest of Bridgeport, 
  moving east at 55 mph. Multiple areas of rotation are in this 
  storm segment capable of producing a tornado.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northeastern Jackson and northeastern DeKalb Counties, including
  the following locations... Fabius, Fackler, Higdon, Martintown,
  Long Island, and Russell Cave National Monument.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3474 8599 3489 8599 3487 8586 3499 8586
      3498 8561 3472 8556
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 272DEG 49KT 3484 8588 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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2 follow-up statements
085 
WWUS54 KHUN 222152 RRA
SVSHUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
452 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

ALC049-071-222230-
/O.CON.KHUN.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260622T2230Z/
Jackson AL-DeKalb AL-
452 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND NORTHEASTERN DEKALB COUNTIES...

At 452 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Bridgeport to 6 miles 
northwest of Ider, moving east at 50 mph. These storms have a 
history of producing tornadoes.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Bridgeport, Stevenson, Ider, Long Island, Russell Cave National
Monument, Fabius, and Higdon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3473 8585 3486 8583 3495 8586 3499 8586
      3498 8561 3472 8556
TIME...MOT...LOC 2152Z 262DEG 43KT 3497 8569 3478 8571 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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807 
WWUS54 KHUN 222204
SVSHUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
504 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

ALC049-071-222214-
/O.CAN.KHUN.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260622T2230Z/
Jackson AL-DeKalb AL-
504 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND NORTHEASTERN
DEKALB COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northeastern Alabama...and Middle Tennessee.

&&

LAT...LON 3473 8585 3486 8583 3495 8586 3499 8586
      3498 8561 3472 8556
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 272DEG 49KT 3496 8552 3477 8554 

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Huntsville, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Jun 22, 2:28 PM CDT, 2 hours 10 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Updated at 1105 AM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026
  • Conditions appear favorable for both locally heavy rainfall and flooding and strong-severe storms, with damaging winds and a tornado or two this afternoon into this evening. Expect this main threat period for any severe storms and flooding to be between 3 PM and 11 PM.
  • After a period of drier conditions Tuesday into Wednesday morning, chances for showers and storms increase to 40-60% from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 22, 2:28 PM CDT, 2 hours 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
228 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...New NEAR TERM...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1105 AM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

 - Conditions appear favorable for both locally heavy rainfall and
   flooding and strong-severe storms, with damaging winds and a
   tornado or two this afternoon into this evening. Expect this
   main threat period for any severe storms and flooding to be
   between 3 PM and 11 PM.

 - After a period of drier conditions Tuesday into Wednesday
   morning, chances for showers and storms increase to 40-60% from
   Wednesday afternoon into Thursday.

&&

.NEAR TERM...
(Rest of Today and Tonight)
Issued at 228 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

The biggest update to today's forecast is the earlier issuance of
a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all of our counties until 7pm
tonight. The edge of the MCV is currently pushing through north
central AL, Southern Middle TN and into NE AL. Storms so far have
produced heavy rainfall along with wind gusts of at least 40 mph
as well as frequent lightning. There have also been segments in
the line that have shown rotation early this afternoon, along with
cell mergers. This trend will likely continue through the
remainder of the afternoon into this evening, as Hi-Res model
guidance shows an increase in SRH to between 100-200 m2/s2
especially over north Alabama and into central Alabama.

Thus, the low chance of tornadoes will persist through at least
early this evening, as well as the damaging wind threat from
bowing segments. With storms moving at a decent clip, flooding has
not been as much of a concern so far, but this will be monitored
for training storms through this evening. Stay weather aware this
afternoon and if a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Warning is
issued for your location, take shelter immediately!

Previous Discussion:
Persistent rainfall from a cold pool boundary has stayed mainly
north of the TN River this morning, producing heavy rainfall and
batches of frequent lightning. This is good for our AL counties,
however not so much for Lincoln and Moore Co in TN. Starting off
on a drier note in most places will help with hydro concerns for
this afternoon. Regardless, we will keep a keen eye rainfall rates
today, and if any backbuilding occurs to increasing flooding
concerns across the board.

On the heels of this batch of rainfall, there is a MCV that has
developed in AR and sliding eastward. The eastern portion of the
MCV will reach the MS/AL border in the next hour or two. On top
of this, there is a shortwave upstream of the MCV that will arrive
later this afternoon as well. Our counties haven't been worked
over this morning and ahead of these features, CAPE values will be
1-2,000 J/kg, PWATS 2.0-2.2" (99th percentile), bulk shear up to
30kts right ahead of the line and a LLJ up to 50kts later this
afternoon into this evening. Thunderstorms this afternoon will be
capable of producing strong to damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall
that could produce flooding concerns, and a tornado threat. Will
note the tornado threat is a little bit higher than previous
forecast. This is noted in SPC's latest convective outlook as
well. We remain in a Slight Risk Convective Outlook (Level 2/5),
and a Slight Risk ERO. Strong to severe timing looks to be just a
tad slower, moving into NW AL 2-4pm and moving out of NE AL
10-11pm.

Once this moves through, precip chances will drop off fairly
quickly. A cold front will slip into the TN Valley between
midnight and early morning Tuesday, but not sure on exactly how
far it will make it into the CWA before slowing down. Lows will
be in the upper 60s.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Tuesday through Thursday)
Issued at 1105 AM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

It's still uncertain exactly where the cold front will stall out
on Tuesday, but it should be just south of us. If it makes it all
the way through, there will be northerly winds in the wake of the
front and a slow erosion of cloud cover. Highs will be in the
lower 80s. Drier conditions will linger into Wednesday before the
next round of rainfall returns Wednesday afternoon (15-30%) as a
short wave swings through. The previously mentioned cold front
should lift back northward on Thursday, creating low to medium
shower/storm chances (30-60%). Daytime highs will be in the mid to
upper 80s each day with lows around 70.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday through Sunday)
Issued at 1026 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

We continue in a generally wet pattern through the beginning of
the long term period, with at least low chances (30%) of showers
and thunderstorms daily. With high pressure over the southeastern
US and low pressure over the Great Lakes region, the TN Valley
will remain wedged between with an upper level shortwave forecast
to push eastward into the area by Thursday into Friday. As this
occurs, rainfall chances will increase to medium (40-60%) both
Thursday and Friday afternoons with the assistance of a lingering
frontal boundary south of the area as well as southwesterly flow.
There remains some model disagreement in the potential environment
based on placement/track of aforementioned upper level shortwave,
however, southwesterly flow will likely contribute to a moist
environment with PWATs reaching around 1.7-1.8" (just below 90th
percentile sounding climatology per BMX). The majority of
rainfall/flash flood potential will likely remain to our west in
areas where the Weather Prediction Center has already highlighted
in a Marginal (risk level 1 of 4) Outlook for Excessive Rainfall.
Rain chances will gradually decrease as we head into the weekend
as sfc high pressure begins working in from the west. Heat will be
a concern towards the end of the week as well as highs are
forecast to reach the upper 80s to low 90s with heat index values
around 100 degrees by Saturday and Sunday. If you have outdoor
interests at the end of the work week, be sure to check back in
for updates.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1240 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

A relatively low confidence forecast regarding timing details with
expected additional rounds of SHRA/TSRA to occasionally impact
the KHSV and KMSL TAF sites through the afternoon/evening. The
bulk of the activity may tend to occur early in the TAF period
(highest confidence due to existing obs in KHTX/KGWX radars). The
heavier TSRA/SHRA will initially pass mostly north of KHSV but
sufficiently close to warrant VCTS in TAFs. Further development
and expansion of SHRA/TSRA is anticipated as an upr- lvl low
traverses the area, bringing the potential for MVFR/IFR
ceiling/vis conditions. Winds aloft should be high enough to
warrant LLWS mention in the KMSL TAF (NW areas most prone) through
~22Z. Clearing on the backside of the upr low is anticipated and
generally supported by ongoing satellite obs and NWP guidance
after ~02-05Z.

&&

.HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...None.
TN...None.
&&

NEAR TERM...26/JMS
SHORT TERM....JMS
LONG TERM....HC
AVIATION...KDW

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 22, 3:42 PM CDT, 56 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
342 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

ALZ004>007-222115-
Lawrence AL-Madison AL-Morgan AL-Limestone AL-
342 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN MADISON...
SOUTHEASTERN LIMESTONE...MORGAN AND EAST CENTRAL LAWRENCE COUNTIES
THROUGH 415 PM CDT...

At 342 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Decatur, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Southern Huntsville, Decatur, Hartselle, Redstone Arsenal,
Priceville, Trinity, Falkville, Triana, Huntsville International
Airport, and Somerville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm 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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
north central and northwestern Alabama.

&&

LAT...LON 3435 8715 3461 8715 3468 8710 3464 8653
      3443 8667
TIME...MOT...LOC 2042Z 254DEG 39KT 3454 8695

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

HC
Local storm report, Jun 22, 3:49 PM CDT, 49 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
349 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0256 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 WSW Anderson          34.89N 87.33W
06/22/2026                   Lauderdale         AL   911 Call Center

            Tree down blocking both lanes on County Road
            76 near the intersection of CR 55, CR 51,
            and CR 76. Time estimated from radar.

&&

CGAA
Local storm report, Jun 22, 4:19 PM CDT, 19 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
419 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0351 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 WSW Meridianville     34.86N 86.61W
06/22/2026                   Madison            AL   Emergency Mngr

            Powerlines down.

&&

KDW
Special weather statement, Jun 22, 4:21 PM CDT, 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
421 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

ALZ007-008-016-222200-
Marshall AL-Morgan AL-Cullman AL-
421 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN MARSHALL...
NORTHEASTERN CULLMAN AND SOUTHEASTERN MORGAN COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM
CDT...

At 420 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Arab, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Cullman, Guntersville, Arab, Holly Pond, Douglas, Baileyton, Eva,
Union Grove, Phelan, and Horton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
north central and northeastern Alabama.

&&

LAT...LON 3421 8642 3426 8644 3426 8647 3425 8652
      3423 8652 3420 8655 3419 8655 3417 8657
      3412 8660 3413 8682 3442 8671 3448 8628
      3412 8628 3410 8630
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 259DEG 28KT 3434 8664

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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Local storm report, Jun 22, 4:22 PM CDT, 16 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
422 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0340 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 ESE Harvest           34.85N 86.74W
06/22/2026                   Madison            AL   Emergency Mngr

            Tree and powerlines down.

&&

KDW
Local storm report, Jun 22, 4:25 PM CDT, 13 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
425 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0353 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 E Harvest             34.84N 86.66W
06/22/2026                   Madison            AL   Public

            Tree down.

&&

KDW

The office that day

Everything else NWS Huntsville, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 22, 1:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNMadison51 min
Jun 22, 1:24 PM CDTTornado WarningHUNJackson, Madison29 min
Jun 22, 1:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNJackson35 min
Jun 22, 2:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNLimestone, Madison26 min
Jun 22, 2:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNColbert, Lauderdale48 min
Jun 22, 2:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNFranklin47 min
Jun 22, 2:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNLawrence, Limestone, Morgan48 min
Jun 22, 3:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNCullman50 min
Jun 22, 3:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNJackson, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison50 min
Jun 22, 3:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNMorgan33 min
Jun 22, 3:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNJackson, Madison42 min
Jun 22, 4:03 PM CDTTornado WarningHUNJackson, Madison27 min
Jun 22, 4:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNDeKalb, Jackson, Madison, Marshall39 min
Jun 22, 4:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNMarshall39 min
Jun 22, 4:24 PM CDTTornado WarningHUNJackson36 min
Jun 22, 4:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatHUNDeKalb, Jackson31 min
Jun 22, 5:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNDeKalb49 min
Jun 22, 5:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNDeKalb45 min
Jun 22, 6:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNLimestone, Madison48 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.