Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jackson & Madison Co. Until 9:45 pm

Scott Martin | September 6, 2023 @ 9:00 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
West central Jackson County in northeastern Alabama…
East central Madison County in north central Alabama…

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 857 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gurley, or 7 miles east of Huntsville, moving east at 25 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…
Huntsville, Gurley, Woodville, Pleasant Groves, Paint Rock, Maysville, Lim Rock, Trenton, Garth, and Ryland.

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 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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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.