CANCELED Severe T-Storm Warning for Lauderdale, Colbert, & Franklin Co. Until 4:45 pm

Scott Martin | March 17, 2021 @ 4:09 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

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

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 406 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest
of Belgreen, or 9 miles northeast of Red Bay, moving northeast at
30 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…
Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Cherokee, Littleville, Posey Loop, Mt Hester,
Cedar Creek Reservoir, Srygley Church, New Bethel and Oakland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for northwestern
Alabama.

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

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.