EXPIRED — Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Franklin Co. Until 10 pm

Scott Martin | February 22, 2022 @ 9:27 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Franklin County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 1000 PM CST.

* At 925 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast
of Red Bay, moving east at 55 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…
Russellville, Red Bay, Phil Campbell, Belgreen, Vina, Hodges,
Atwood, Tharptown, Duketon and Rockwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CST for north
central and northwestern Alabama.

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.