Severe T-Storm Warning for Parts of DeKalb Co. Until 3:15pm

Scott Martin | April 9, 2021 @ 2:51 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
East central DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama…

* Until 315 PM CDT.

* At 246 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast
of Fort Payne, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…
Fort Payne, Valley Head, Hammondville, Mentone, Sulpher Springs,
Desoto State Park and Little River Canyon NP.

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.