EXPIRED – Severe T-Storm Warning: Cullman, Marshall, & Morgan Counties Until 9:15 PM

Scott Martin | April 12, 2020 @ 8:24 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Central Marshall County in northeastern Alabama…
Cullman County in north central Alabama…
Southern Morgan County in north central Alabama…

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 821 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Camp
McDowell, or 9 miles northwest of Jasper, moving northeast at 55
mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts, possible tornado.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include…
Albertville, Cullman, Hartselle, Guntersville, Arab, Hanceville,
Good Hope, Falkville, Holly Pond and Dodge City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north
central, northeastern and northwestern Alabama.

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.

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.

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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.