EXPIRED – Severe T-Storm Warning for Parts of Walker, Winston Co. Until 8:30 pm

Scott Martin | August 5, 2023 @ 7:31 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northwestern Walker County in central Alabama…
Western Winston County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 830 PM CDT.

* At 729 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Hackleburg to Gu-Win, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include…
Haleyville, Carbon Hill, Lynn, Double Springs, Kansas, Nauvoo,
Eldridge, Houston Recreational Area, Ashbank, Needmore, Winston
Free State Barn, Ashridge, Natural Bridge, Weiss, Posey Field
Airport, Clear Creek, Pebble, Delmar, Lupton and Sipsey River Rec
Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather

About the Author (Author Profile)

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.