EXPIRED – Severe T-Storm Warning for Madison & Limestone Counties Until 6:30 PM

Scott Martin | April 8, 2020 @ 6:10 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northwestern Madison County in north central Alabama…
Northeastern Limestone County in north central Alabama…

* Until 630 PM CDT

* At 605 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ardmore, or 9
miles north of Athens, moving southeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include…
Northern Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Meridianville, Ardmore,
Harvest, Elkmont, French Mill, Toney and Holland Gin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. This storm may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.

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.