Severe T-Storm Warning for Parts of Lawrence & Limestone Co. Until 2:15 pm

Scott Martin | April 9, 2021 @ 1:53 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Central Limestone County in north central Alabama…
Northeastern Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 215 PM CDT.

* At 141 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Courtland, or
11 miles north of Moulton, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include…
Athens, Courtland, North Courtland, Hillsboro, Cartwright, Coxey,
Chalybeate Springs, Cairo, Mt Rozell and Wheeler.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.