Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Franklin County, Alabama
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 17 at 5:36PM CDT until August 17 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
SVRHUN The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Franklin County in northwestern Alabama... * Until 615 PM CDT. * At 535 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Belgreen, or 11 miles east of Red Bay, moving southeast at 20 mph. A separate severe thunderstorm was located approximately 5 miles west of Russellville, and also moving southeastward at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Russellville, Phil Campbell, Belgreen, Hodges, Cedar Creek Reservoir, Atwood, Duketon, Rockwood, Halltown, and Dempsey.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 6:36 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Huntsville AL
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Last Checked
43 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Franklin County, Alabama?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (43 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
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