NWS, Huntsville has issued a High Wind Warning for these Tennessee Valley and Extreme North Alabama counties:
Lauderdale
Colbert
Franklin
Lawrence
Limestone
Morgan
Cullman
All because of strong winds along and behind a cold front that will move in from the Northwest.
The front was expected in Extreme NW Alabama between 6 and 7 and near I-65 by 8 pm. The warning is until midnight.
Sustained winds will be at least 40 mph with gusts 50 mph or greater. High profile motor vehicles will be tough to handle.
Showers are numerous over North Alabama but very little lightning.
SKYWATCHER REPORT
From Mike Wilhelm, Vinemont, rain 0.66
Sue reports heavy rain, strong winds south of Hartselle at 5:58 pm
0.67 rain in Bear Creek by 5:58 pm (NE corner of Marion County)
Overall, the threat for severe thunderstorms for tonight has lessened. It never was a significant threat.
