Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale Counties Until 6:15 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Huntsville, Alabama, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northwestern Alabama. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 6:15 PM CST on February 26, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in northwestern Alabama:

• Southwestern Lauderdale County
• Southwestern Colbert County
• North central Franklin County

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Russellville, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Cherokee, Malone, Posey Loop, Pogo, Mt Hester, Cedar Creek Reservoir, and Srygley Church.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warned area are advised to take immediate precautions. For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.

Expected Conditions

According to radar indications, the storm is capable of producing the following hazards:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch).

Expected impacts include hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 5:17 PM CST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located near Midway, or near Tishomingo State Park, moving east at 30 mph. The warning is scheduled to expire at 6:15 PM CST.