Severe T-Storm Warning for Parts of Walker & Winston Co. Until 1:45 pm

Scott Martin | April 9, 2021 @ 12:53 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northwestern Walker County in central Alabama…
Southeastern Winston County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 145 PM CDT.

* At 1251 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Jasper,
moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…
Jasper, Arley, Curry, Camp McDowell, Smith Lake, Falls City, Smith
Dam, Houston, Mill Branch, Maple Branch, Little Dismal Creek,
Yellow Creek, Coon Creek, Cedrum Area, Holly Grove, Lupton, Hidden
Cove Campground, Battle Branch, Townley and Wilson Bend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

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.