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Strong Storm Affecting Portions of Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, & Walker Counties

| August 13, 2020 @ 5:05 pm

…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL WALKER…
NORTHEASTERN TUSCALOOSA AND WEST CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTIES UNTIL 530
PM CDT…

At 501 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bankhead Lock And Dam, or 17 miles northeast of Holt, moving
northeast at 15 mph.

Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include…
Parrish, Gorgas Steam Plant, Bull City, Gorgas, Bankhead Lock And
Dam, Whitson, Goodsprings, Birmingport, The Wye, Tutwiler and Little
Shoal.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather

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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.

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