Isolated to scattered strong thunderstorms developed in southern middle Tennessee in the afternoon. A few of them produced some damaging winds.
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The episode as NWS HUN wrote it up.
Isolated to scattered strong thunderstorms developed in southern middle Tennessee in the afternoon. A few of them produced some damaging winds.
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 Aug 30, 5:38 PM CST, 2 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Huntsville AL 638 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024 ...New AVIATION... .NEAR TERM... (Remainder of the afternoon and tonight) Issued at 238 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024 There have been no significant adjustments to the forecast for the remainder of the afternoon since the update earlier this morning, as current trends in radar data suggest that the coverage of afternoon showers and storms will remain most concentrated across both northwest and northeast AL (with a comparatively lower coverage through the central portion of the CWFA). As a result, temperatures will be warmest in locations that do not experience cloudiness or other impacts from convective precipitation, and may reach or exceed 100F in the Huntsville/Decatur areas once again. A consensus of guidance from the 12Z global models suggests that the 500-mb anticyclone (centered to our immediate east) will begin to weaken overnight in response to gradual amplification of a northern stream trough over the Upper MS Valley, and this will allow for a modest increase in both SW flow aloft and a southerly jet in the low-levels. Outflow-initiated showers and thunderstorms in our region may persist a bit longer into the evening hours under these conditions, and we have maintained a 20-40% POP through 6Z in line with high-res model solutions. Present indications are that lingering evening convection will gradually dissipate after Midnight, with development of patchy fog possible (especially in locations that receive measurable rainfall) between 6-12Z as temps descend into the u60s-l70s. && .SHORT TERM... (Saturday through Monday night) Issued at 238 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024 It still appears as if the general synoptic environment will become more conducive for the development of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow, as the subtropical ridge to our east weakens further and gradually migrates toward the southeastern Atlantic Coast. Based on this (and the presence of a moist and sufficiently unstable airmass across the region), we have indicated a medium-high (60-80%) POP tomorrow afternoon, with expectations that initial development will occur a bit earlier than today (16-18Z). Forecast soundings depict thermodynamic profiles similar to the past few days, featuring MLCAPE of 1000-2000 J/kg and steep lapse rates in the low-levels (presuming that temperatures warm quickly into the lower 90s late tomorrow morning). Thus, a few of the stronger afternoon cells will be capable of producing locally damaging microburst winds up to 50-60 MPH. In light of the more favorable synoptic environment, we expect showers and thunderstorms to persist into the evening hours before gradually dissipating early Sunday morning as temps fall into the u60s-l70s. During the day on Sunday, a surface trough/prefrontal wind shift axis is predicted to track southward through the TN Valley and may initiate another round of showers and thunderstorms from late morning into the afternoon hours. Both coverage and intensity of this convection may be muted by widespread morning cloud cover, but we have maintained a 50-60% POP nonetheless, with highest values south of the TN River. Lingering thunderstorm activity south of the TN River will dissipate rather quickly after sunset Sunday evening as a slightly drier airmass begins to spread southward into the region, with temps falling into the m-u 60s for most of the area by Monday morning. It appears as if the leading edge of the true cooler/drier (modified North Pacific) airmass in the wake of the front will not penetrate as far south as our forecast area either Monday or Monday night, and we will retain a low POP for showers and storms across the southeastern portion of the forecast area during this timeframe. && .LONG TERM... (Tuesday through Friday) Issued at 118 AM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024 Shower/storm chances will increase Tuesday as the front stalls south of us. A secondary frontal boundary is forecast to set up north of us Tuesday, bringing increased chances of storms (40-60%) by Tuesday afternoon with the assistance of diurnal heating. This unsettled pattern will continue through the work week, with daily chances (30-60%) of showers/storms. High temperatures during this time are forecast to peak in the mid 80s to low 90s with heat indices in the 90s. Low temperatures are forecast to drop into the 60s to 70s. && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 638 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024 Showers and a few storms will linger over the next couple of hours, then diminish. Light winds and patchy fog will then follow for overnight. Confidence in patchy fog is higher for areas that received rain this afternoon, such as Muscle Shoals. However, confidence in dense fog formation is low. Any fog is expected to lift and dissipate through Saturday morning. It will then be another day of showers and storms, with high chances (60-80%) developing by Saturday afternoon. Expect heavy downpours, gusty winds, and frequent lightning with any storms that do develop. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. TN...None. && NEAR TERM...70 SHORT TERM....70 LONG TERM....HC AVIATION...26
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
335 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024
ALZ001-002-302115-
Lauderdale AL-Colbert AL-
335 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL LAUDERDALE AND
SOUTHWESTERN COLBERT COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM CDT...
At 335 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cherokee, or 10 miles west of Tuscumbia, moving southeast at 5 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...
Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Cherokee, Red Rock, Posey Loop, Pride Landing,
New Bethel, Crooked Oak, Colbert Heights, and Barton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3483 8784 3468 8762 3457 8780 3457 8786
3458 8791 3470 8803
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 308DEG 6KT 3468 8789
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
RADSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
348 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024
ALZ003-302115-
Franklin AL-
348 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY
THROUGH 415 PM CDT...
At 348 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Red Bay, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Red Bay, Vina, and Halltown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3437 8817 3447 8815 3447 8805 3432 8800
3432 8817
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 176DEG 7KT 3433 8813
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
RADSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
357 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024
ALZ009-010-302130-
DeKalb AL-Jackson AL-
357 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON AND
NORTHEASTERN DEKALB COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM CDT...
At 357 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Henagar, or 10 miles north of Fort Payne, moving west 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...
Fort Payne, Rainsville, Henagar, Sylvania, Powell, Ider, Pisgah,
Valley Head, Hammondville, and Mentone.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3452 8595 3474 8584 3470 8555 3453 8552
TIME...MOT...LOC 2057Z 091DEG 15KT 3461 8569
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
RADSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
412 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024
ALZ002-003-302200-
Franklin AL-Colbert AL-
412 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN COLBERT AND WESTERN
FRANKLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM CDT...
At 411 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Belgreen, or 10 miles east of Tishomingo State
Park, moving west 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...
Russellville, Red Bay, Cherokee, Vina, Malone, Posey Loop, Pogo, Mt
Hester, Cedar Creek Reservoir, and Srygley Church.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3487 8810 3469 8774 3451 8768 3450 8794
3432 8813 3432 8817
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 105DEG 12KT 3457 8801
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
RADSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
430 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024
ALZ009-010-302215-
DeKalb AL-Jackson AL-
430 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL JACKSON AND
NORTHEASTERN DEKALB COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM CDT...
At 430 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Henagar, or 12 miles north of Rainsville, moving west at 10 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...
Scottsboro, Henagar, Ider, Pisgah, and Rosalie.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3469 8563 3457 8572 3464 8599 3482 8583
TIME...MOT...LOC 2130Z 111DEG 10KT 3467 8578
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
RADSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
526 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024
ALZ009-TNZ097-302315-
Jackson AL-Franklin TN-
526 PM CDT Fri Aug 30 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN JACKSON AND
SOUTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM CDT...
At 525 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Skyline, or 17 miles south of Winchester, moving west
at 5 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...
Hytop, Francisco, Jericho, Estillfork, Maxwell, Belvidere, and
Larkin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 3508 8597 3487 8605 3490 8630 3494 8629
3494 8628 3492 8627 3493 8626 3494 8626
3496 8628 3514 8621
TIME...MOT...LOC 2225Z 103DEG 6KT 3495 8615
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
26The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 37 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:39 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree was reported down completely blocking the road near the intersection of Walker Ford Road and Oliver Smith road.
A tree was reported down across the road about 10 feet over the road at this location on Coldwater Creek road.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Tennessee in 2024Every state in 2024This day in weather historyWarnings in Tennessee, August 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: 1212657, 1212656.