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WWUS54 KHUN 090246
SVSHUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
946 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

ALC071-089-090315-
/O.CON.KHUN.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240509T0315Z/
Jackson AL-Madison AL-
946 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL JACKSON AND EAST CENTRAL MADISON COUNTIES...

At 945 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Gurley, or 9
miles east of Huntsville, moving east at 30 mph. Tornadic damage is
reported in the Five Points neighborhood. Rotational velocity
signatures have weakened so we are no longer maintianing the
considerable tag, but this remains a confirmed tornado on the ground
and everyone in the warning should seek immediate shelter.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Gurley, Woodville, Paint Rock, Maysville, Garth, Ryland, Hampton
Cove, and Brownsboro.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3481 8625 3461 8628 3467 8652 3479 8648
TIME...MOT...LOC 0245Z 267DEG 27KT 3472 8642

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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