Special Weather Statement: High Wind and Hail Possible for Albertville, Boaz, and Collinsville

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Albertville, Boaz, and Collinsville until 10:45 AM CST today.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1018 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALZ008-010-121645-
Marshall AL-DeKalb AL-
1018 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Marshall and southwestern DeKalb Counties through 1045 AM CST...

At 1018 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
McLarty, or 12 miles southwest of Albertville, moving northeast at 55
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Albertville, Boaz, Guntersville, Crossville, Fyffe, Geraldine,
Douglas, Lakeview, High Point and Skirum.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CST for northeastern
Alabama.

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LAT...LON 3424 8584 3422 8585 3420 8594 3420 8611
      3419 8611 3418 8619 3412 8627 3411 8632
      3421 8642 3426 8645 3450 8595 3426 8581
      3424 8581
TIME...MOT...LOC 1618Z 245DEG 48KT 3416 8638

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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