Special Weather Statement for Colbert; Franklin
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What is happening
At 804 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Belgreen, or 12 miles east of Tishomingo State Park, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts to around 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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Bulletin details
At 804 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Belgreen, or 12 miles east of Tishomingo State Park, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts to around 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Russellville, Littleville, Newburg, Cedar Creek Reservoir, Srygley Church, Crooked Oak, Tharptown, Isbell, and Rockwood.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 8:05PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Huntsville AL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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