Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Colbert and Franklin Counties in Alabama

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Huntsville, Alabama, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Colbert County and western Franklin County in northwestern Alabama. This alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 7:00 PM CST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific geographic regions in northwestern Alabama, including:

• Southwestern Colbert County
• Western Franklin County

Impacted locations include Russellville, Red Bay, Belgreen, Pogo, Cedar Creek Reservoir, Srygley Church, New Bethel, Maud, Duketon, and Rockwood.

What You Should Do

For your protection, residents in the warned area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Avoid windows and stay indoors until the storm has passed.

Expected Conditions

According to radar indications, the following hazards are present:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. This may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which can cause damage to vehicles.
• Movement: At 6:22 PM CST, the severe thunderstorm was located near Tishomingo State Park, moving east at 35 mph.

Timeline

• Issued: February 26 at 6:22 PM CST
• Effective Until: February 26 at 7:00 PM CST