Special Weather Statement 05/02/2025 12:59 for Alabama, Tennessee areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 2:59PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 2, 2025 - 12:59pm
Expires: 
May 2, 2025 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 259 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rogersville, or 15 miles northwest of Athens, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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... Good Springs, Cartwright, Coxey, Elkwood, Lester, Holland Gin, Leggtown, Hazel Green, Coldwater, and Blanche.
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...and Middle Tennessee. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for north central Alabama.
Area Description: 
Lauderdale; Limestone; Madison; Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL