Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Colbert and Franklin Counties in Alabama
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Colbert and Franklin counties until 7:00 PM CST, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Alabama
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Huntsville AL
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern 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
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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