EXPIRED – Severe T-Storm Warning: Parts of Lauderdale, Colbert, & Franklin Counties Until 5:45 PM

Scott Martin | February 5, 2020 @ 4:58 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Western Lauderdale County in northwestern Alabama…
Colbert County in northwestern Alabama…
Northwestern Franklin County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 545 PM CST.

* At 453 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest
of Burton, or 9 miles southeast of Booneville, moving northeast at
50 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include…
Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Cherokee, Underwood-Petersville,
Waterloo, Malone, Posey Loop, Allsboro and Riverton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CST for northwestern
Alabama. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.
Although a tornado is not immediately likely, if one is spotted, act
quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure such
as a basement or small interior room.

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.