RADAR CHECK: A line of thunderstorms is pushing southward through the Tennessee Valley early this morning. So far most of the storms have remained below severe limits, but we note a tornado watch is in effect until 10am for areas north of a line from Millport to Jasper to Cullman to Fort Payne.
The line of storms now extends from Cherokee to Muscle Shoals, to Athens, Huntsville, and New Market. It is pushing slowly to the southeast.
Storms are starting to fire over North Alabama ahead of a strong line of storms that will drop southward through the day across our state.
Two rounds of strong to severe storms will affect Alabama over the next 24 hours. The first this morning into the afternoon and another after midnight Friday morning.
A tornado watch is in effect for the northern third of Alabama until 10 a.m. CDT.
A new tornado watch will be forthcoming soon for North and Central Alabama.
Dangerous storm with radar indicated tornado south of Henagar, heading toward Hammondville and Valley Head.
The severe weather threat will continue through the overnight and into the day on Thursday, with the possibility of damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes.
Continuous updates on the severe weather situation across North Alabama.
Two circulations in this warning. One is north of US-72 east of Rogersville. The other is northeast of Courtland.
At 745 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Town Creek, or 11 miles east of Muscle Shoals, moving northeast at 30 mph. Spotter reported a a lowering in this supercell.
Folks in the Whitehead, Anderson, Cedar Grove, Cherry Grove, Ridgeway Mill, Good Springs, Cairo, and Lester should be in their safe shelter as this dangerous storm approaches.
At 736 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rogersville, or 16 miles east of Muscle Shoals, moving northeast at 30 mph.
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