Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Huntsville, AL
Issued by NWS Huntsville, AL
190 WWUS84 KHUN 241825 SPSHUN Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL 125 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024 ALZ010-241915- DeKalb AL- 125 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN DEKALB COUNTY THROUGH 215 PM CDT... At 125 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Little River Canyon National Preserve, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Fort Payne, Crossville, Lebanon, Dog Town, Collbran, Adamsburg, Desoto State Park, and Little River Canyon NP. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3448 8558 3444 8558 3437 8563 3436 8566 3426 8577 3426 8581 3424 8581 3424 8584 3420 8585 3420 8587 3428 8598 3451 8567 3450 8556 3449 8556 TIME...MOT...LOC 1825Z 238DEG 20KT 3438 8572 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ RAD