At 12:25 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fort Payne, moving northeast at 20 mph.
Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include…
Fort Payne, Sylvania, Valley Head, Hammondville, Mentone, Sulpher
Springs and Desoto State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Strong gusty winds will be capable of knocking down small tree limbs
along with other small unsecured items. Seek safe shelter until this
storm has passed.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike several miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a
safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
