CANCELLED Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Marion, Winston Co. Until 11:15 pm

Scott Martin | July 21, 2022 @ 10:37 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northeastern Marion County in northwestern Alabama…
Northwestern Winston County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 1115 PM CDT.

* At 1035 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles northwest of Brushy Lake to near Needmore to
near Brinn, moving south at 15 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include…
Haleyville, Double Springs, Houston Recreational Area, Lake
Buttahatchee, Needmore, Winston Free State Barn, Ashridge, Smith
Lake, Bear Creek, Natural Bridge, Weiss, Posey Field Airport,
Winston County Airport, Cane Creek, Pebble, Upper Bear Creek
Reservoir, Delmar, Sipsey River Rec Area and Piney Grove.

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 these storms. 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.