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Severe Weather Threat May 7-10, 2024

TH2002

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Shelbyville storm ingested some convection that formed to the south of it, and looks to have been a constructive merger unfortunately. Couplet is broad now but very intense.
 

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Confirmed tornado east of Muscle Shoals.
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
754 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

ALC077-083-090115-
/O.CON.KHUN.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240509T0115Z/
Limestone AL-Lauderdale AL-
754 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN LIMESTONE AND NORTHEASTERN LAUDERDALE COUNTIES...

At 753 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Rogersville, or
20 miles east of Florence, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Limestone and northeastern Lauderdale Counties,
including the following locations... Good Springs, Lester, Kingtown,
Oliver, Whitehead, Cairo, Mt Rozell, Leggtown, and Anderson.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
 
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