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More Strong Storms Affecting Franklin County

| April 8, 2021 @ 12:20 am

…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY UNTIL 1245 AM
CDT…

At 1217 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Red Bay, moving east at 40 mph.

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

Locations impacted include…
Russellville, Red Bay, Phil Campbell, Belgreen, Vina, Hodges, Atwood,
Duketon, Rockwood and Halltown.

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: 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.

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