Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Affecting Western Parts of North Alabama

Scott Martin | December 24, 2020 @ 12:37 am

…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EASTERN LAUDERDALE…LIMESTONE…
SOUTHEASTERN COLBERT…FRANKLIN…NORTHWESTERN MORGAN AND LAWRENCE
COUNTIES UNTIL 115 AM CST…

At 1233 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lexington to near Russellville to 6 miles
west of Weston. Movement of this line was to the southeast at 25 mph.

Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include…
Decatur, Athens, Muscle Shoals, Russellville, Sheffield, Tuscumbia,
Moulton, Trinity, Rogersville and Ardmore.

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.

Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.