The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Franklin County in northwestern Alabama...
West central Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 422 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Belgreen, or
near Russellville, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
Mt Hope, Newburg, Belgreen, Tharptown, Isbell, Spruce Pine,
Russellville, Rockwood, Phil Campbell, and Bankhead National
Forest.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.
