A line of thunderstorms moved east across middle Tennessee and north Alabama during the evening hours of the 17th. Strong winds with the thunderstorms knocked down a power pole in Jackson County causing a local power outage.
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A line of thunderstorms moved east across middle Tennessee and north Alabama during the evening hours of the 17th. Strong winds with the thunderstorms knocked down a power pole in Jackson County causing a local power outage.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Feb 17, 5:37 PM CST, 23 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 537 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022 .UPDATE... For 00Z TAFS. && .NEAR TERM...(Tonight) Issued at 156 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022 A severe weather event is expected to occur over the next several hours across the forecast area. The main hazards is damaging winds and tornadoes. Pressure gradient winds have gusted between 40 to 50 mph this morning and this will continue until the line of storms moves through later this evening. The line of storms has already entered NW AL and will continue to move northeastward across the area this afternoon and evening. Estimated time of arrival into North Central AL by 4pm and Northeast AL by 6pm. The line should exit the region by 9pm. Looking at the parameter space, low level shear is extremely high with 0-1 km shear between 40 to 50 knots and SRH values over 500 m2/s2. However, CAPE is pretty meager at best with forecast soundings indicating 300 to 500 J/kg. 18z soundings from the University of Alabama Huntsville show a bit of a capping inversion between 700-800mb. Strong WAA has continued to warm SFC temps despite thick overcast skies. Recent satellite imagery has shown some small pockets of clearing across NW AL and within them, temperatures have risen a few degrees quite quickly. This warming should be enough to overcome the cap and allow for surface based convection. There is also some concern about how far east the line continues with a lower confidence of severe across portions of northeastern AL. The cold front moves quite quickly across the area, but given high PWs areas should see between 1-1.5 inches of rainfall by this evening. Gradient winds subside behind the front as they veer to the northwest. .SHORT TERM...(Friday through Sunday) Issued at 156 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022 The cold front that brought the heavy rain and thunderstorms on Thursday will have pushed off to the east by Friday. The post frontal airmass is much cooler and drier and combined with strong CAA out of the north, Friday will be quite chilly. Temperatures top out in the lower 40s, a 30 degree 24 hour temperature difference. Dry weather is expected to continue through the weekend with highs warming up into the 50s on Saturday and back into the 60s on Sunday. .LONG TERM...(Monday through Wednesday) Issued at 156 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022 A fairly active pattern is forecast for the start of the next workweek. Several shortwaves are expected to traverse the southern stream upper level jet. Keep the umbrella handy Monday through Wednesday as rain and perhaps some thunderstorms could impact the area. Biggest concern with these systems next week is a concern for flooding. Temperatures will be on the mild side with afternoon highs in the 60s and overnight lows in the 50s. && .AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Friday evening) Issued at 537 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022 A line of convection from Lynchburg to just east of KHSV to NW of Cullman, with very heavy rains and sporatic lightning strikes should continue eastward across the area over the next few hours. The main cold front was moving in from west/middle TN and northern MS. This boundary sweeping eastward across the area should end showers this evening. Strong at times SW-W winds ranging from 20-30kt over NE AL to 10-20kt over NW AL will become W-NW early this evening, then NW as the front passes across the area. Post frontal MVFR CIGs (2500-3000kft AGL) should persist into Fri morning. Those clouds should fade from NW-SE in the early afternoon as drier air returns to the region. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...Wind Advisory until midnight CST tonight for ALZ001>010-016. TN...Wind Advisory until midnight CST tonight for TNZ076-096-097. && NEAR TERM...GH SHORT TERM...GH LONG TERM...GH AVIATION...RSB For more information please visit our website at weather.gov/huntsville.
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Huntsville AL 147 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022 ALZ001>010-016-TNZ076-096-097-181100- Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan- Marshall-Jackson-DeKalb-Cullman-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN- 147 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon through Tonight... Strong to severe storms will be possible this afternoon and early evening. The main threat with these storms will be damaging winds. A few tornadoes will also be possible, especially to the west of Interstate 65. A Tornado Watch is in effect for areas along and west of the Interstate 65 corridor until 8 PM CST. Gradient winds up to 20-30 mph are forecast today, with gusts of 40-50 mph. A Wind Advisory is in effect through Midnight CST. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday... The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible Monday and Tuesday. .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... Activation of storm spotters and emergency management personnel is possible this afternoon and evening.
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HUNTSVILLE AL
248 PM CST THU FEB 17 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0940 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG 6 S FAYETTEVILLE 35.06N 86.56W
02/17/2022 LINCOLN TN AWOS
A WIND GUST TO 39 MPH WAS MEASURED AT THE
FAYETTEVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
&&
KTWPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HUNTSVILLE AL
249 PM CST THU FEB 17 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0135 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG 2 N SOUTH VINEMONT 34.27N 86.86W
02/17/2022 CULLMAN AL AWOS
CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND DMG REPORT
FROM 2 N SOUTH VINEMONT. A WIND GUST TO 36
MPH WAS MEASURED AT THE CULLMAN REGIONAL
AIRPORT.
&&
KTWSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
436 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
ALZ007-016-172300-
Morgan AL-Cullman AL-
436 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Cullman and
southern Morgan Counties through 500 PM CST...
At 435 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sardis, or 13 miles north of Arley, moving east at 55 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...
Cullman, Hartselle, Falkville, Holly Pond, Baldwin, Vinemont,
Somerville, Baileyton, West Point and Eva.
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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for north central
and northwestern Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3438 8711 3453 8663 3435 8658 3431 8658
3430 8656 3422 8654 3420 8655 3419 8655
3415 8711
TIME...MOT...LOC 2235Z 257DEG 46KT 3427 8713
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
AMPSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
441 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
ALZ016-172315-
Cullman AL-
441 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Cullman
County through 515 PM CST...
At 440 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Arkadelphia, or 9 miles east of Jasper, moving east at 50 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...
Hanceville, Dodge City, Garden City, Colony, Walter, Wilburn, Bremen,
Arkadelphia, Black Bottom and Smith Lake.
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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for north central
Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3389 8701 3390 8710 3392 8708 3397 8714
3416 8660 3412 8660 3412 8663 3408 8669
3409 8669 3408 8670 3405 8668 3406 8671
3403 8670 3395 8679 3396 8682 3394 8682
3391 8692 3387 8693 3386 8699
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 248DEG 41KT 3388 8711
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
AMPPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HUNTSVILLE AL
520 PM CST THU FEB 17 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1115 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG 4 WNW MOORESVILLE 34.66N 86.94W
02/17/2022 LIMESTONE AL ASOS
CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND DMG REPORT
FROM 4 WNW MOORESVILLE. A WIND GUST TO 47
MPH WAS MEASURED AT THE PRYOR FIELD AT
REGIONAL AIRPORT.
&&
KTWSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
541 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
ALZ006-009-TNZ076-096-097-180030-
Madison AL-Jackson AL-Franklin TN-Moore TN-Lincoln TN-
541 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Jackson, eastern
Madison, eastern Moore, southeastern Lincoln and Franklin Counties
through 630 PM CST...
At 540 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Estill Springs to New Market to near
Owens Cross Roads. Movement was east at 30 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...
Southern Huntsville, Scottsboro, Winchester, Moores Mill, Decherd,
Estill Springs, Stevenson, Cowan, Owens Cross Roads and Hollywood.
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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for north central
Alabama...and Middle Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8626 3537 8627 3534 8624 3535 8622
3533 8620 3536 8616 3535 8608 3529 8592
3522 8586 3499 8586 3488 8581 3476 8583
3459 8589 3458 8615 3460 8616 3460 8631
3458 8631 3459 8659 3491 8646 3539 8630
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 270DEG 27KT 3534 8612 3489 8632 3456 8651
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
AMPThe Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 13 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:01 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A power pole was knocked down in the Skyline area knocking out power.
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