EXPIRED Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Franklin, Lawrence Co. Until 12:30 am

Scott Martin | March 24, 2023 @ 11:46 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

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

* Until 1230 AM CDT.

* At 1144 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Hackleburg to near Haleyville, moving northeast
at 55 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include…
Moulton, Phil Campbell, Town Creek, Courtland, North Courtland,
Hillsboro, Mt Hope, Chalybeate Springs, Speake and Tharptown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT 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.