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06/01/2026

***SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ***

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Jackson County in northeastern Alabama...
Southeastern Moore County in Middle Tennessee...
Southeastern Lincoln County in Middle Tennessee...
Franklin County in Middle Tennessee...

* Until 1245 PM CDT.

* At 1144 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Tims Ford Lake to 8 miles southeast of
Lynchburg to near Huntland, moving east at 30 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Wi******er, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs, Cowan, Huntland,
Tims Ford Lake, Sewanee, Anderson, and Jericho

06/01/2026

***SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING***

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Jackson County in northeastern Alabama...
Moore County in Middle Tennessee...
Northeastern Lincoln County in Middle Tennessee...
Franklin County in Middle Tennessee...

* Until 1145 AM CDT.

* At 1116 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lynchburg,
moving southeast at 35 mph.

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

SOURCE...Emergency management reported power outages Marshall Co
TN.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Wi******er, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs, Cowan, Huntland,
Sewanee, Tims Ford Lake, Hytop, and Lexie Crossroads.

06/01/2026

***SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ****

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Jackson County in northeastern Alabama...
Southeastern Moore County in Middle Tennessee...
Southeastern Lincoln County in Middle Tennessee...
Southern Franklin County in Middle Tennessee...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 718 PM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorm was located near
Lynchburg, moving southeast at 25 mph, with a similar cluster
located 5-10 miles northwest of Stevenson and Bridgeport.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Wi******er, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs, Stevenson, Cowan,
Huntland, Tims Ford Lake, Anderson, and Hytop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS

06/01/2026

A CLUSTER OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT MOORE...EASTERN
LINCOLN AND WESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM CDT...

At 711 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms centered near Lynchburg, and moving southeast at 25
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45-50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Wi******er, Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs, Cowan,
Huntland, Tims Ford Lake, Lincoln, and Howell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this cluster of storms
and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle
through flooded roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this cluster of
storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek
a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

04/28/2026

***SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ***

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Moore County in Middle Tennessee...
Lincoln County in Middle Tennessee...
Western Franklin County in Middle Tennessee...

* Until 445 AM CDT.

* At 341 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northeast
of Pulaski, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Wi******er, Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs,
Huntland, Petersburg, Tims Ford Lake, Lincoln, and Howell

04/28/2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT MOORE...NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN AND
NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 315 AM CDT...

At 233 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Petersburg, or 9 miles southwest of Shelbyville, moving east at 45
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Wi******er, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs, Petersburg, Tims Ford
Lake, Chestnut Ridge, Woods Reservoir, Arnold AFB, and Belleville.

03/16/2026

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest
Alabama and southern middle Tennessee.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by

03/16/2026

***SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING***

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Moore County in Middle Tennessee...
Eastern Lincoln County in Middle Tennessee...
Franklin County in Middle Tennessee...

* Until 115 AM CDT.

* At 1213 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles northeast of Estill Springs to near Tims
Ford Lake to 7 miles northeast of Hazel Green, moving east at 45
mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Wi******er, Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs,
Cowan, Huntland, Tims Ford Lake, Sewanee, and Anderson.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

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

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for north central
and northeastern Alabama...and Middle Tennessee.

03/16/2026

***SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING****

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Moore County in Middle Tennessee...
Lincoln County in Middle Tennessee...
Franklin County in Middle Tennessee...

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 1111 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Lewisburg to 14 miles south of Pulaski, moving
east at 45 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Wi******er, Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs,
Cowan, Ardmore, Huntland, Petersburg, and Tims Ford Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

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

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for north central
and northeastern Alabama...and Middle Tennessee.

03/16/2026

***TORNADO WATCH***

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 59 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT MONDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL ALABAMA

CULLMAN LIMESTONE MADISON
MORGAN

IN NORTHEAST ALABAMA

DEKALB JACKSON MARSHALL

IN NORTHWEST ALABAMA

COLBERT FRANKLIN AL LAUDERDALE
LAWRENCE

IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHERN MIDDLE TENNESSEE

FRANKLIN TN LINCOLN MOORE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBERTVILLE, ARAB, ATHENS, BOAZ,
COWAN, CULLMAN, DECATUR, DECHERD, ESTILL SPRINGS, FAYETTEVILLE,
FLORENCE, FORT PAYNE, GUNTERSVILLE, HUNTSVILLE, LYNCHBURG,
MOULTON, MUSCLE SHOALS, RAINSVILLE, RED BAY, RUSSELLVILLE,
SCOTTSBORO, SEWANEE, SHEFFIELD, TOWN CREEK, TUSCUMBIA,
AND WI******ER.

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Winchester, TN
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