Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for the Tennessee Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Weather Authority will be closely monitoring the radar Sunday afternoon and evening as a cluster of thunderstorms tracks into the region. With the threat of some of the these storms being strong to severe, a Weather Authority Impact has been issued.
With the potential of severe storms, the Storm Prediction Center and the National Weather Service have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 p.m.
All counties in North Alabama, along with counties in Franklin, Lincoln, and Moore counties in Tennessee.
The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded counties was of I-65 to an 'Enhanced Risk' (level 3 out of 5) for the development of strong to severe storms. The rest of the area remains under a 'Slight Risk' (level 2 out of 5).
Storms that develop this afternoon will be capable of producing damaging winds over 50 mph, large hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rain. There is a low-end tornado threat due to the high values of wind shear or rotation of the winds.
Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts through this evening. Stick with The Weather Authority for the latest information on the evening's storm threat.
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