Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DeKalb Co. Until 5:45 pm

Scott Martin | April 24, 2021 @ 5:28 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southeastern DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama…

* Until 545 PM CDT.

* At 526 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Fyffe, or 7
miles south of Rainsville, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and half dollar 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, Rainsville, Fyffe, Valley Head, Hammondville, Mentone,
Pine Ridge, Dog Town, Collbran and Guest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows!

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.