EXPIRED Severe T-Storm Warning: Parts Of Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone Counties Until 5:45 PM

Scott Martin | December 16, 2019 @ 4:54 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Lauderdale County in northwestern Alabama…
Northwestern Limestone County in north central Alabama…
Southeastern Colbert County in northwestern Alabama…
Franklin County in northwestern Alabama…
Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 545 PM CST.

* At 451 PM CST, a line of severe thunderstorms extending from 8
miles south of Collinwood to Russellville to 10 miles southeast of
Red Bay is moving east at 55 mph. This line of storms has a
history of producing damaging winds and confirmed tornadoes.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…
Florence, Muscle Shoals, Russellville, Sheffield, Tuscumbia,
Moulton, Red Bay, Rogersville, Phil Campbell and Killen.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CST for north central
and northwestern Alabama…and Middle Tennessee.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.