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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
352 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024

ALC125-242115-
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Tuscaloosa AL-
352 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL TUSCALOOSA COUNTY...

At 351 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Deerlick Creek
Campgrounds, or 8 miles north of Holt, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Brookwood, Highway 69 Bridge, Lake Nicol, Lake Tuscaloosa, Sexton
Bend, and Lake Nicol Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature`s leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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LAT...LON 3332 8758 3346 8756 3340 8727 3324 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 2051Z 287DEG 20KT 3336 8746

HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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