Severe T-Storm Warning for Parts of Barbour, Russell Co. Until 8:30 pm

Scott Martin | May 18, 2023 @ 7:42 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northeastern Barbour County in southeastern Alabama…
South central Russell County in southeastern Alabama…

* Until 830 PM CDT.

* At 740 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Spring Hill,
or 13 miles southeast of Hurtsboro, moving southeast at 5 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…
Spring Hill, Hawkinsville and Twin Springs.

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.