The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southwestern Jackson County in northeastern Alabama…
Central Madison County in north central Alabama…
* Until 130 AM CDT.
* At 1257 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Huntsville,
moving east at 45 mph. At 12:55 AM, quarter-sized hail was
reported in Five Points in Huntsville.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE…Public.
IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include…
Huntsville, Scottsboro, Moores Mill, Hollywood, Skyline, Gurley,
Section, Woodville, Alabama A And M University and Pleasant Groves.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature’s leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
