The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
southern DeKalb County in northeast Alabama…
southeastern Marshall County in northeast Alabama…
* until 700 PM CDT
* at 610 PM CDT… National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
severe thunderstorm capable of producing nickel size hail… and
damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. This storm was located near
Douglas… or about 9 miles southwest of Albertville… and moving
east at 50 mph.
* Locations impacted include…
Boaz… Albertville…
Rodentown… Lathamville…
Crossville… Skirum…
Collinsville…
Lebanon…
This storm has produced wind damage across parts of Blount County.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
This is a dangerous storm. If you are in its path… prepare
immediately for damaging winds… destructive hail… and deadly cloud
to ground lightning. People outside should move to a shelter…
preferably inside a strong building but away from windows.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT Friday evening for
northeastern Alabama and central Tennessee. A Severe Thunderstorm
Watch also remains in effect until 700 PM CDT Friday evening for
north central Alabama.
