EXPIRED — Severe T-Storm Warning for Parts of Colbert, Franklin Co. Until 7:30 pm

Scott Martin | August 21, 2021 @ 7:09 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southwestern Colbert County in northwestern Alabama…
Central Franklin County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 706 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of
Cherokee, or 11 miles east of Tishomingo State Park, moving
southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…
Russellville, Cherokee, Belgreen, Hodges, Mt Hester, Cedar Creek
Reservoir, Srygley Church, Maud, Rockwood and Pleasant Site.

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.