Strong Storms Now Affecting Parts Of Dekalb County

Scott Martin | July 5, 2017 @ 3:12 pm

At 310 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Crossville, or 11 miles east of Boaz, moving northeast at 20 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include…
Fort Payne, Collinsville, Crossville, Pine Ridge, Collbran, Dog Town,
Lebanon, Arona and Rodentown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Strong gusty winds will be capable of knocking down small tree limbs
along with other small unsecured items. Seek safe shelter until this
storm has passed.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike several miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a
safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Category: Archived Warnings

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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.