Special Weather Statement for Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence
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What is happening
At 508 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking several clusters of strong thunderstorms in the advisory area, with the strongest cell located near Tuscumbia. All storms were moving southeastward at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45-50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 508 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking several clusters of strong thunderstorms in the advisory area, with the strongest cell located near Tuscumbia. All storms were moving southeastward at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45-50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Muscle Shoals, Russellville, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Red Bay, Town Creek, Littleville, Leighton, Belgreen, and Vina.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:10PM 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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