At 12:55 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Phil Campbell, or near Russellville, moving east at 25 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include…
Russellville, Phil Campbell, Mt Hope, Tharptown, Rockwood, Newburg,
Pleasant Ridge, Isbell, Spruce Pine and western Bankhead National
Forest.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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.
