Huntsville, AL – Strong to severe thunderstorms are pushing across North Alabama this afternoon, bringing the potential for damaging wind gusts, hail, and frequent lightning to parts of the Tennessee Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, storms moving through the region around 4 p.m. Friday are capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to one inch in diameter. The main hazards include strong winds that could down tree limbs, bursts of heavy rainfall reducing visibility, and frequent lightning.
Radar imagery shows a large line of storms stretching from northwest Alabama toward the Huntsville metro area, with the strongest activity approaching communities including Athens, Decatur, and Huntsville. The storms are moving east and are expected to continue tracking across Madison County, Jackson County, and nearby parts of southern Tennessee through the late afternoon and early evening hours.
Forecasters say some storms may briefly reach severe levels, especially where the strongest cells develop along the leading edge of the line. Gusty winds remain the primary concern, though hail could accompany the most intense storms.
Drivers across Interstate 65, U.S. 72, and Interstate 565 near Huntsville could encounter sudden downpours and reduced visibility during the storms. Residents are encouraged to secure outdoor items and remain indoors if lightning approaches.
The National Weather Service urges residents to stay weather aware through the evening as storms continue moving east through the Tennessee Valley.
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