Scattered to numerous strong thunderstorms developed along a stationary frontal boundary stretching from northwestern Alabama into southeastern Alabama during the afternoon hours. A few of these storms produced strong wind gusts caused isolated wind damage in Colbert county.
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Scattered to numerous strong thunderstorms developed along a stationary frontal boundary stretching from northwestern Alabama into southeastern Alabama during the afternoon hours. A few of these storms produced strong wind gusts caused isolated wind damage in Colbert county.
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 Jul 27, 1:45 PM CST, 1 hour 27 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 245 PM CDT Sat Jul 27 2024 ...New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM... .NEAR TERM... (Tonight) Issued at 245 PM CDT Sat Jul 27 2024 High pressure aloft over the northern Gulf and surface high pressure over the Appalachians has resulted in continued moisture advection for the Tennessee Valley. Also, while clouds have thinned out a bit through the day, cloud cover largely persists. This has affected the shower and storm activity thus far. However, shower and storms have formed along a surface convergence boundary to our south and southwest and are currently moving northeast into our area. The main hazards from these will be brief downpours and frequent lightning, but no severe weather is expected at this time. Rain and storm chances dwindle through the evening hours and for much of the overnight; although, low to medium (10-40%) chances are possible, especially along and west of I-65. Patchy fog is possible later tonight as well. Lastly, it'll be a warm night due to elevated moisture, as temperatures merely drop into the lower to mid 70s. && .SHORT TERM... (Sunday through Monday Night) Issued at 245 PM CDT Sat Jul 27 2024 The wettest days of the forecast period are expected to be Sunday and Monday, especially during the daytime. An upper level shortwave trough over the southern Plains looks to swing up through the Ohio and Tennessee valleys Sunday through Monday. Surface high pressure will be in play over the Appalachians and northern Gulf, and will continue to usher moisture into the region during this time. This will result in PWATs at or just over 2 inches! Chances of showers and storms will generally range between 60-90% (medium to high chances) during the afternoon each day, and will be efficient rainfall producers. The Weather Prediction Center has much of our local area in a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall on Sunday, with a Marginal Risk on Monday. Severe weather is not anticipated due to bulk shear values mainly between 20-30 knots, but a few stronger storms cannot be ruled out. If any should develop, these have the potential of producing gusty winds and frequent lightning. Ultimately, make sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings should they be issued for your area. If you encounter flood waters while driving, turn around, don't drown! The coverage of showers and storms will keep daytime highs in the 80s mostly both days, but the elevated moisture will lead to warm nighttime lows in the lower to mid 70s. && .LONG TERM... (Tuesday through Friday) Issued at 130 AM CDT Sat Jul 27 2024 [245PM UPDATE] - The only change of note for the long term forecast is a downward trend in rain chances Wednesday (20-35%) and through the rest of the work week (15-30%). Heat-related concerns are still anticipated, with Heat Advisories potentially needed each day due to elevated heat indices. An unseasonably wet pattern will continue across the mid TN Valley heading more into the work week. An upper trough axis will continue to drift eastward over the Atlantic states, while high pressure at the sfc layered across the Gulf region allows for the continued influx of moisture into the region. PWATs still look to approach 2 inches by Tue, resulting in numerous/perhaps widespread showers/tstms thru the afternoon hrs Tue. Minor/localized flooding concerns will remain a possibility Mon night/Tue, before the wet pattern begins to diminish heading into the middle of the week. A strong upper ridge pattern out of the Plains states will then begin to build eastward Wed thru Fri, allowing for a return of highs in the lower/mid 90s. Max heat indices likewise during the latter half of the forecast period will reach/exceed 100F, with some spots climbing near/above 105F, mainly along/west of the I-65 corridor. Heat Advisories may be warranted during the Wed thru Fri time frame, pending model/forecast trends. Overnight lows thru the work week look to trend mainly in the lower/mid 70s. Isolated/scattered showers/tstms will also remain possible past mid week given some persistent moisture below H7. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1230 PM CDT Sat Jul 27 2024 Generally VFR conditions will prevail today and for most of tonight. Shower activity has been minimal this morning, with a line of light showers passing over the local area at present. Not much rain is making it to the ground at all according to surface observations. Although, a few stronger cells have developed to the southwest of the area over the last hour. Therefore, low to medium (30-50%) chances of showers/storms remains through the afternoon. Furthermore, left mention of VCTS out of the TAFs this afternoon due to low confidence whether and when exactly each site might be affected. However, this will be monitored through the afternoon. Little activity is then anticipated for much of the evening/overnight. But, rain and storm chances increase later tonight through Sunday morning. Accompanying this activity will be lower VIS and CIGs to MVFR late tonight and to IFR Sunday morning. Outside of storms, southeasterly winds will be light today, light and variable overnight, then become southerly and hover around 5 knots or so by mid-morning on Sunday. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. TN...None. && NEAR TERM...26 SHORT TERM....26 LONG TERM....26/09 AVIATION...26
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
334 PM CDT Sat Jul 27 2024
ALZ016-272115-
Cullman AL-
334 PM CDT Sat Jul 27 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CULLMAN COUNTY
THROUGH 415 PM CDT...
At 334 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Nesmith, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Cullman, Hanceville, Good Hope, Dodge City, Baldwin, Vinemont, West
Point, Phelan, Crane Hill, and Smith Lake.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3401 8711 3431 8711 3430 8668 3399 8681
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 196DEG 14KT 3412 8703
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
KTWSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
411 PM CDT Sat Jul 27 2024
ALZ007-016-272145-
Morgan AL-Cullman AL-
411 PM CDT Sat Jul 27 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CULLMAN AND
SOUTHWESTERN MORGAN COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM CDT...
At 410 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Falkville, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Decatur, Cullman, Hartselle, Good Hope, Falkville, Baldwin, Vinemont,
West Point, Basham, and Battleground.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3408 8689 3422 8708 3456 8708 3438 8683
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 185DEG 15KT 3429 8698
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
KTWThe Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 102 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:14 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A power pole was reported leaning at the intersection of Old Lee highway and Water street.
A tree was reported down on Gilbert Street.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Alabama in 2024Every state in 2024This day in weather historyWarnings in Alabama, July 2024
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1208367, 1206901.