Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 1:57PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 11:57am
Expires:
May 2, 2025 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Littleville, or 7 miles northeast of Russellville, moving northeast
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, Littleville, La Grange,
Tharptown, Ne Smith, North Courtland, Center Star, Town Creek,
Killen, and Newburg.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CDT for
north central and northwestern Alabama.
Area Description:
Lauderdale; Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL