Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin and Lawrence Counties in Alabama
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NOAA issued it on April 5, 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 Franklin and Lawrence counties until 11:15 PM CDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Alabama
- Issued
- April 5, 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 portions of northwestern Alabama. The alert was issued at 10:21 PM CDT and is effective until 11:15 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Franklin County in northwestern Alabama
- West central Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Russellville, Red Bay, Phil Campbell, Littleville, Belgreen, Vina, Hodges, Pogo, Cedar Creek Reservoir, and Atwood.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.
Expected Conditions
At 10:21 PM CDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line extending from near Tishomingo State Park to near Mantachie, moving east at 40 mph.
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Penny-size hail (0.75 inches) is possible.
- Tornado Threat: A tornado is considered possible within this storm system.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 11:15 PM CDT. Additionally, a broader Tornado Watch remains in effect for north central and northwestern Alabama until 3:00 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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