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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 73, NWS Huntsville, AL

June 17, 2022Colbert County, Franklin County, Lawrence County, Alabama

NWS Huntsville, AL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 17, 2022, 1:38 PM CDT for Colbert County, Franklin County, Lawrence County, Alabama. It was in force for 22 min. 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 17, 2022, 1:38 PM CDT (18:38 UTC)
Expired
Jun 17, 2022, 2:00 PM CDT
In force
22 min
Issued by
NWS Huntsville, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.25 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Colbert County, AL, Franklin County, AL, Lawrence County, AL

The radar

The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 6.6 hours before the alert went out and 173 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, Birmingham, AL at 12:00Z on 2022-06-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1535 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, Birmingham, AL at 12:00Z on 2022-06-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -54 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1535 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-154 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1149 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
10 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-54 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
5 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 17, 12:12 PM CDT, 1 hour 26 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 17, 12:12 PM CDT, 1 hour 26 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1212 PM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

...New AVIATION...

.NEAR TERM...
(Rest of Today)
Issued at 958 AM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

The main change in the near term forecast is a severe
thunderstorm watch has been issued until 2pm for southern Middle
Tennessee. A downstream watch into Alabama may be needed in a
later update. A MCS is pushing south across Tennessee as of 15z
and will continue to move southeastward towards the forecast area
later this morning into the early afternoon. Latest radar
observations indicate a weakening trend over the last hour or so,
especially on the western flank. However, new cells are developing
along an outflow boundary across north central Tennessee.

Overall, the parameter space across southern middle Tennessee and
into northern Alabama is quite favorable for strong to severe
storms. Forecast soundings indicate over 3000 J/kg of SBCAPE as
well as an inverted V shape. PW is between 1.5 to 2 inches.
Therefore, the main concern with storms this afternoon will be
damaging winds and locally heavy rain. The main uncertainty in
this forecast is the exact tract the MCS takes as it pushes
southeast. CAM guidance has been useless this morning as all of
them attempt to wash out the convection across Tennessee. While
the main MCS may miss the area as it takes more of an eastward
track, the new storms along the outflow to the south should
continue to strengthen as it pushes towards the local forecast
area.

Clouds and rain from the upstream MCS may limit heating this
afternoon, but have opted to leave the heat advisory in place as
heat indices are already in the mid to upper 90s.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Tonight through Sunday night)
 Issued at 123 AM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

Lingering thunderstorms will be possible into early this evening
as a cold front drops south into the area. Whether the loss of
heating diminishes the threat completely is uncertain however.

On Saturday, a nice reprieve from the heat wave is expected with
highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s, with lower dew points. Dew
points may drop into the middle 50s northeast and lower 60s
southwest during the afternoon hours. Morning lows on Sunday will
dip into the upper 50s in southern TN and northeast AL, with lower
60s elsewhere. Once again, highs in the upper 80s to around 90 are
expected Sunday afternoon.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday through Thursday)
Issued at 123 AM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

The 5h anticyclone will be situated and strengthening again over
the mid South and lower MS valley early next week. Temperatures
will warm back into the lower to middle 90s Monday, then upper 90s
Tuesday, then upper 90s to around 100 Wednesday and Thursday. The
good news is the air will not be atrociously muggy, with dew
points mainly in the lower 60s during the peak heating hours of
the afternoon. The lack of widespread rainfall will also
contribute to the lower evapotranspiration into the boundary
layer. At this point, a dry forecast is indicated through at least
Wednesday. With the upper high starting to break down some by
Thursday, we may need to introduce a low PoP in down the road, but
for now kept it dry until this becomes more certain.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1212 PM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

VFR conditions will be predominant for the majority of the period.
The one exception will be as a line of storms pushes south, which
is at the AL/TN state line at the start of the period.
Thunderstorms will move over the terminals early this afternoon,
gusty winds and lower visibility is expected. VFR returns once the
storms pass south of the terminals and continue through the end of
the period.

&&

.HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...Heat Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for ALZ001>008-016.

TN...None.
&&

NEAR TERM...GH
SHORT TERM....17
LONG TERM....17
AVIATION...GH
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 17, 1:11 PM CDT, 27 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
111 PM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

ALZ001>008-016-181815-
Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan-
Marshall-Cullman-
111 PM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Alabama,
northeast Alabama and northwest Alabama.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 pm as heat index values will
reach up to 105 degrees.

Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon. Hail and
damaging winds including microbursts are the primary threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ALZ009-010-TNZ076-096-097-181815-
Jackson-DeKalb-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN-
111 PM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Alabama and
southern middle Tennessee.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon. Hail and
damaging winds including microbursts are the primary threats.

Afternoon heat index values will reach 95 to 100 degrees.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 17, 11:43 AM CDT, 1 hour 55 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1143 AM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

TNZ076-096-097-171730-
Franklin TN-Moore TN-Lincoln TN-
1143 AM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Moore, Lincoln and
Franklin Counties through 1230 PM CDT...

At 1141 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Manchester to near Pulaski. Movement was
southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Winchester, Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs, Cowan,
Ardmore, Huntland, Tims Ford Lake and Sewanee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.

&&

LAT...LON 3539 8628 3538 8625 3537 8627 3534 8624
      3533 8620 3536 8616 3534 8603 3529 8592
      3522 8586 3499 8587 3499 8684 3526 8683
      3525 8675 3533 8660 3534 8661 3536 8649
      3532 8642 3535 8641 3541 8627 3541 8626
TIME...MOT...LOC 1641Z 296DEG 38KT 3545 8609 3525 8697

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

12
Special weather statement, Jun 17, 12:30 PM CDT, 1 hour 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1230 PM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

ALZ006-009-TNZ096-097-171815-
Madison AL-Jackson AL-Franklin TN-Lincoln TN-
1230 PM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Jackson, northeastern Madison, southeastern Lincoln and southwestern
Franklin Counties through 115 PM CDT...

At 1229 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hazel Green, or 7 miles north of Moores Mill, moving southeast at 25
mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
Moores Mill, Meridianville, Hazel Green, Gurley, New Market, Lincoln,
Hytop, Maysville, Princeton and Plevna.

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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.

&&

LAT...LON 3492 8663 3508 8645 3495 8605 3467 8635
TIME...MOT...LOC 1729Z 311DEG 23KT 3495 8650

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

12
Special weather statement, Jun 17, 12:40 PM CDT, 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1240 PM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

ALZ005-006-171830-
Madison AL-Limestone AL-
1240 PM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Madison
and east central Limestone Counties through 130 PM CDT...

At 1239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Harvest, or 9 miles west of Meridianville, moving southeast at 15
mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Huntsville, Madison, Redstone Arsenal, Meridianville, Moores Mill,
Alabama A And M University, Marshall Space Flight Center, University
Of Alabama In Huntsville, Harvest and Brownsboro.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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 3490 8687 3497 8669 3475 8644 3461 8670
TIME...MOT...LOC 1739Z 326DEG 12KT 3489 8673

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

12
Special weather statement, Jun 17, 1:00 PM CDT, 38 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
100 PM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

ALZ002>004-171845-
Lawrence AL-Franklin AL-Colbert AL-
100 PM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Colbert, northeastern Franklin and northwestern Lawrence Counties
through 145 PM CDT...

At 1259 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Leighton, or 8 miles southeast of Muscle Shoals, moving southeast at
20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Town Creek, Littleville, Leighton, Newburg, Hatton, La Grange, Ne
Smith, Whiteoak, Tharptown and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3468 8770 3478 8752 3457 8726 3444 8759
TIME...MOT...LOC 1759Z 324DEG 18KT 3467 8756

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

12
Special weather statement, Jun 17, 1:04 PM CDT, 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
104 PM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

ALZ009-010-171830-
DeKalb AL-Jackson AL-
104 PM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Jackson and northern
DeKalb Counties through 130 PM CDT...

At 103 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Jasper to near Gurley. Movement was
southeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Scottsboro, Fort Payne, Rainsville, Bridgeport, Henagar, Stevenson,
Sylvania, Fyffe, Hollywood and Powell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 3448 8558 3444 8558 3441 8561 3437 8563
      3436 8566 3435 8568 3449 8601 3482 8633
      3483 8633 3499 8573 3499 8561 3453 8551
TIME...MOT...LOC 1803Z 296DEG 54KT 3501 8559 3474 8636

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

12
Special weather statement, Jun 17, 1:17 PM CDT, 21 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 17, 11:18 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNLimestone27 min
Jun 17, 12:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNMadison45 min
Jun 17, 12:40 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNMadison50 min
Jun 17, 1:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNLawrence45 min
Jun 17, 1:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNDeKalb, Jackson26 min
Jun 17, 1:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNColbert, Franklin, Lawrence34 min
Jun 17, 1:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNMadison, Morgan43 min
Jun 17, 1:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNJackson34 min
Jun 17, 1:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNFranklin34 min
Jun 17, 2:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNLawrence45 min
Jun 17, 2:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNFranklin26 min
Jun 17, 2:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNCullman43 min
Jun 17, 3:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNCullman42 min
Jun 17, 3:13 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNCullman32 min
Jun 17, 11:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHUNFranklin, Lincoln, Moore47 min
Jun 17, 11:51 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHUNLincoln25 min

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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.