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Tornado Warning 7, NWS Huntsville, AL
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 4:39 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Hollywood, AL | Tree down on trailer, with unknown injuries. |
| Jun 22, 4:42 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Se Stevenson, AL | Multiple trees down south of Stevenson on Highway 117 between Captain John Snodgrass Bridge and the Raccoon Creek Management Area. |
| Jun 22, 4:48 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 W Bridgeport, AL | Tree down at the intersection of CR 98 and CR 78. |
| Jun 22, 4:48 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Bridgeport, AL | A large tree was uprooted onto a home and a garage near Chisholm Avenue. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jun 22, 4:52 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Ene Bridgeport, AL | Trees on power lines along County Road 309 in Bryant. |
| Jun 22, 4:54 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 6 Ene Bridgeport, AL | Tree 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 12:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 6 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.
- 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
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
$$
302 follow-up statements
085
WWUS54 KHUN 222152 RRA
SVSHUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
452 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026
ALC049-071-222230-
/O.CON.KHUN.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260622T2230Z/
Jackson AL-DeKalb AL-
452 PM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND NORTHEASTERN DEKALB COUNTIES...
At 452 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Bridgeport to 6 miles
northwest of Ider, moving east at 50 mph. These storms have a
history of producing tornadoes.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Bridgeport, Stevenson, Ider, Long Island, Russell Cave National
Monument, Fabius, and Higdon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3473 8585 3486 8583 3495 8586 3499 8586
3498 8561 3472 8556
TIME...MOT...LOC 2152Z 262DEG 43KT 3497 8569 3478 8571
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
30807
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
$$
30What 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
HCLocal 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.
&&
CGAALocal 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.
&&
KDWSpecial 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
30Local 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.
&&
KDWLocal 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.
&&
KDWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Huntsville, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Madison | 51 min |
| Jun 22, 1:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Jackson, Madison | 29 min |
| Jun 22, 1:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Jackson | 35 min |
| Jun 22, 2:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Limestone, Madison | 26 min |
| Jun 22, 2:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Colbert, Lauderdale | 48 min |
| Jun 22, 2:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Franklin | 47 min |
| Jun 22, 2:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Lawrence, Limestone, Morgan | 48 min |
| Jun 22, 3:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Cullman | 50 min |
| Jun 22, 3:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Jackson, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison | 50 min |
| Jun 22, 3:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Morgan | 33 min |
| Jun 22, 3:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Jackson, Madison | 42 min |
| Jun 22, 4:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Jackson, Madison | 27 min |
| Jun 22, 4:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson, Madison, Marshall | 39 min |
| Jun 22, 4:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Marshall | 39 min |
| Jun 22, 4:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Jackson | 36 min |
| Jun 22, 4:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 31 min |
| Jun 22, 5:11 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | DeKalb | 49 min |
| Jun 22, 5:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | DeKalb | 45 min |
| Jun 22, 6:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Limestone, Madison | 48 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.