Strong Storms Affecting Parts Of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Limestone, & Lawrence Counties

Scott Martin | February 12, 2020 @ 5:01 pm

…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR LAUDERDALE…NORTHWESTERN
LIMESTONE…SOUTHEASTERN COLBERT…FRANKLIN AND LAWRENCE COUNTIES
UNTIL 545 PM CST…

At 457 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles north of St. Florian to 10 miles
southeast of Red Bay. Movement was east at 45 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include…
Florence, Muscle Shoals, Russellville, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Moulton,
Rogersville, Phil Campbell, Killen and Town Creek.

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
line of storms has passed.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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.