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Flash Flood Warning 11, NWS Huntsville, AL

June 22, 2019Lauderdale County, Limestone County, Alabama

NWS Huntsville, AL issued this flash flood warning at Jun 22, 2019, 6:09 PM CDT for Lauderdale County, Limestone County, Alabama. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 22, 2019, 6:09 PM CDT (23:09 UTC)
Expired
Jun 22, 2019, 9:15 PM CDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Huntsville, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Lauderdale County, AL, Limestone County, AL

The radar

The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 156 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2019-06-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 477 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2019-06-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 230 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
477 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-338 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1237 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
230 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
204 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.9

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Huntsville, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Jun 22, 5:35 PM CDT, 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 22, 5:35 PM CDT, 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
535 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

.UPDATE...
For 00Z TAFS.

&&

.NEAR TERM...(Tonight)
Issued at 427 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

A rather busy time in the convective department for the first full
day of summer. A frontal boundary that moved towards the area last
night has once again rebounded to the north, placing most of the
southeastern CONUS in a moist atmosphere. This moisture has resulted
in precipitable water amounts ranging from 1.5" to 1.9" and dewpoint
values up into the low/mid 70s. This earlier heating yielded heat
indices into the 104 degree range. This heat produced a very unstable
atmosphere, resulting in scattered to numerous showers and t-storms.
Some of those storms were severe, with a number of reports of high
winds and large hail.

The strongest convection has generally moved south of the area as of
the late afternoon. However new development noted over western and
middle Tennessee could being more shower and storm chances this
evening and into the overnight. The models as usual were having
difficulty in depicting night-time coverage. The HiRes and HRRR were
showing at storm coverage diminishing into the mid and late night.
The RAP was hinting at late night redevelopment to add to the mix.
Stayed on a drier trend for the late night. Otherwise mild to muggy
conditions with lows in low to mid 70s.

.SHORT TERM...(Sunday through Monday)
Issued at 427 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

Isolated to scattered showers/thunderstorms are forecast to start a
new week, as a moisture atmosphere continues. Precip coverage from
the models does not look as widespread. However, another complex was
being picked up by the models, that will bring widespread convection
on Monday. Some of the storms during this period could become strong,
with gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall possible. Between the
clouds and storms, slightly warmer than seasonable norms, with highs
in the upper 80s to lower 90s on Sunday. Better rain chances will
bring more clouds, and slightly cooler conditions with highs in the
upper 80s on Monday.

.LONG TERM...(Monday night through Friday)
Issued at 427 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

Surface high pressure anchored off of the southeast coast will help
to maintain a southerly flow, keeping a feed of moisture from the
Gulf for much of next week. This moist and unstable flow, along with
strong daytime heating will bring daily chances of showers and
thunderstorms for much of the period. Stayed with a diurnal trend
regarding rain chances (higher in the day, lesser to "nill" at
night). Daily high/low temperature for much of next week should
average at to maybe a tad above seasonable norms, with highs in the
upper 80s to around 90, and low temperatures near 70.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Sunday evening)
Issued at 540 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

Line of thunderstorms in southern TN will slowly migrate southeast
through the KMSL and KHSV areas through 04Z. +TSRA and gusty winds
are likely. Then, as the thunderstorms diminish or move south, VFR
conditions are expected through Sunday morning. Additional
thunderstorms may be possible Sunday afternoon, but will keep out for
now due to low confidence.

&&

.HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...NONE.
TN...NONE.
&&

NEAR TERM...RSB
SHORT TERM...RSB
AVIATION...17

For more information please visit our website
at weather.gov/huntsville.
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 22, 5:28 PM CDT, 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
528 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

ALZ001>010-016-TNZ076-096-097-231130-
Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan-
Marshall-Jackson-DeKalb-Cullman-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN-
528 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north Alabama and portions of
southern middle Tennessee.

.DAY ONE...Tonight...

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected this evening, and
possibly into the overnight hours. A few may become severe with
damaging winds and large hail. In addition, intense rainfall in a
short period may result in local flash flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday...

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible once again on
Sunday.Any thunderstorm that develops will be capable of producing
gusty winds and small hail.

A weak frontal boundary will move into the region on Monday,
bringing another round of showers and thunderstorms across the area.
Additional scattered thunderstorm activity is expected into the
through the end of next week, as the front stalls near the area and
weakens.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...

Activation of storm spotters and emergency management personnel may
be needed through the evening.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 22, 5:05 PM CDT, 1 hour 4 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jun 22, 5:07 PM CDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
507 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

TNZ096-222230-
Lincoln TN-
507 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN LINCOLN COUNTY UNTIL 530
PM CDT...

At 507 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Lewisburg, moving southeast at 25 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 45 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Fayetteville, Petersburg, Howell, Belleville, Dellrose, Mimosa,
Booneville, Mcburg, Coldwater and Harms.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3529 8646 3528 8646 3528 8645 3499 8669
      3505 8684 3526 8683 3525 8675 3531 8668
      3533 8660 3534 8660
TIME...MOT...LOC 2207Z 306DEG 21KT 3531 8687

30
Special weather statement, Jun 22, 5:25 PM CDT, 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
525 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

TNZ076-097-222315-
Franklin TN-Moore TN-
525 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL MOORE AND CENTRAL
FRANKLIN COUNTIES UNTIL 615 PM CDT...

At 524 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tims Ford Lake, or near Winchester, moving east at 20 mph.

Penny size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Winchester, Decherd, Estill Springs, Cowan, Sewanee, Tims Ford Lake,
Harmony, Lois, St. Andrews and Marble Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3526 8590 3522 8586 3500 8603 3523 8637
      3534 8626
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 291DEG 18KT 3523 8619

30
Special weather statement, Jun 22, 5:29 PM CDT, 40 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
529 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

ALZ001-002-222315-
Lauderdale AL-Colbert AL-
529 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN LAUDERDALE AND
NORTHWESTERN COLBERT COUNTIES UNTIL 615 PM CDT...

At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Iuka, moving east at 15 mph.

Penny size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm. This storm has a history of producing small hail over
Mississippi.

Locations impacted include...
Cherokee, Waterloo, Red Rock, Malone, Mt Hester, Margerum, Riverton,
Wright and Barton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3498 8787 3468 8786 3472 8812 3489 8810
      3492 8816 3494 8816
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 263DEG 15KT 3484 8823

30
Special weather statement, Jun 22, 5:52 PM CDT, 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
552 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

ALZ001-002-004-005-222330-
Lawrence AL-Lauderdale AL-Limestone AL-Colbert AL-
552 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR LAUDERDALE...LIMESTONE...CENTRAL
COLBERT AND NORTHERN LAWRENCE COUNTIES UNTIL 630 PM CDT...

At 551 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Walnut Grove to 12 miles northwest of
Athens. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Madison, Florence, Athens, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia,
Rogersville, Ardmore, Killen and Town Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

These storms 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3501 8817 3499 8678 3465 8679 3473 8812
      3489 8810 3494 8817
TIME...MOT...LOC 2251Z 321DEG 15KT 3501 8803 3495 8711

30
Special weather statement, Jun 22, 5:55 PM CDT, 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
555 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

ALZ006-009-TNZ096-097-222345-
Madison AL-Jackson AL-Franklin TN-Lincoln TN-
555 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN JACKSON...NORTHERN
MADISON...SOUTHERN LINCOLN AND SOUTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES UNTIL
645 PM CDT...

At 554 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of Lynchburg to 10 miles west of
Ardmore. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Northern Huntsville, Madison, Moores Mill, Meridianville, Redstone
Arsenal, Hazel Green, Ardmore, Huntland, Harvest and Alabama A And M
University.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

These storms 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3487 8611 3466 8679 3499 8678 3499 8684
      3508 8683 3513 8637 3512 8636 3513 8636
      3513 8634 3512 8632 3514 8631 3514 8627
TIME...MOT...LOC 2254Z 326DEG 13KT 3519 8633 3498 8703

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Huntsville, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 21, 8:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNColbert, Lauderdale, Limestone67 min
Jun 21, 9:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNJackson, Madison47 min
Jun 21, 9:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNColbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan41 min
Jun 21, 9:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNColbert, Franklin39 min
Jun 21, 9:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNJackson, Madison40 min
Jun 21, 9:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNCullman, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, Morgan52 min
Jun 21, 9:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNFranklin34 min
Jun 21, 10:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNDeKalb, Jackson, Marshall41 min
Jun 21, 10:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNCullman, Marshall, Morgan44 min
Jun 21, 10:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNDeKalb, Jackson, Marshall29 min
Jun 22, 11:35 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNColbert, Lauderdale25 min
Jun 22, 12:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNColbert48 min
Jun 22, 12:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNColbert, Franklin47 min
Jun 22, 12:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNDeKalb42 min
Jun 22, 12:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNFranklin51 min
Jun 22, 12:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNColbert, Franklin42 min
Jun 22, 12:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNLimestone38 min
Jun 22, 1:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNLauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone43 min
Jun 22, 1:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNLawrence52 min
Jun 22, 1:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNDeKalb50 min
Jun 22, 1:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNLawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan50 min
Jun 22, 1:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNFranklin, Lawrence, Morgan44 min
Jun 22, 2:23 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNMorgan52 min
Jun 22, 2:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNCullman46 min
Jun 22, 2:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNCullman, Marshall, Morgan37 min
Jun 22, 2:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNCullman29 min
Jun 22, 3:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNMarshall26 min
Jun 22, 5:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNJackson34 min
Jun 22, 5:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNLauderdale, Limestone38 min
Jun 22, 5:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNMadison50 min
Jun 22, 6:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNColbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone53 min
Jun 22, 6:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNJackson, Madison44 min
Jun 22, 6:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNColbert, Lauderdale49 min
Jun 21, 8:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNFranklin, Lincoln, Moore52 min
Jun 22, 5:05 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNFranklin, Moore25 min
Jun 22, 5:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNLincoln23 min
Jun 22, 5:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNFranklin50 min
Jun 22, 6:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNMarion31 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.