Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Huntsville, AL
Issued by NWS Huntsville, AL
070 WWUS84 KHUN 241738 SPSHUN Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL 1238 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024 ALZ010-241830- DeKalb AL- 1238 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN DEKALB COUNTY THROUGH 130 PM CDT... At 1237 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ider, or 15 miles southwest of Trenton, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 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... Henagar, Ider, Valley Head, Hammondville, Mentone, and Sulpher Springs. 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 3454 8567 3468 8575 3474 8569 3475 8567 3481 8563 3483 8558 3458 8553 TIME...MOT...LOC 1737Z 247DEG 13KT 3469 8566 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ RAD