Thunderstorm outflow knocked down a tree at a couple of locations in northwest and north central Alabama during the afternoon hours.
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The episode as NWS HUN wrote it up.
Thunderstorm outflow knocked down a tree at a couple of locations in northwest and north central Alabama during the afternoon hours.
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 11, 12:44 PM CST, 58 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 144 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025 ...New NEAR TERM... .NEAR TERM... (Tonight) Issued at 144 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025 Thunderstorms should gradually taper off after sunset and low chances (10% or less) remain overnight. As cloud cover scatters and winds become light/variable, a low to medium chance of patchy fog will be possible. Confidence on fog formation will be highest in areas where rainfall is observed this afternoon into this evening. Any fog that forms should dissipate shortly after sunrise. Otherwise, low temperatures are forecast to drop into the upper 60s to lower 70s. && .SHORT TERM... (Saturday through Monday) Issued at 1000 AM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025 Heat gradually increases through the weekend as high temperatures reach the mid 90s by Sunday with heat indices in the 98-105 range. Heat products may be considered in future updates, however, the 105 degree areas continue to look localized/not widespread enough for consideration of any products at this time. Despite this, we continue to urge everyone to remain hydrated and use sun protection if spending any time outdoors. Daily, medium thunderstorm chances (40-60%) continue through the short term period as a series of upper level shortwaves continues to move eastward through the area. During each afternoon, during peak heating, coverage of showers/storms will increase and some stronger storms may be capable of producing gusty winds (up to 40-50 mph) in addition to heavy rainfall and lightning. Lack of shear through the weekend will likely dissuade severe development. However, there is a low chance of a stronger thunderstorm over performing- leading to severe formation with the threat of damaging winds. Heavy rainfall will continue to be our primary concern (in addition to heat) as PWAT values reach 1.8-2.0" Saturday and Sunday, which near or above the 90th percentile sounding climatology per OHX. Storm motion will continue to be relatively slow (not near stationary) with the potential for backbuilding. While we are not currently outlooked for any excessive rainfall from WPC, a low risk of flash flooding remains through Sunday. On Monday, a cold front (stemming from a far northeastern sfc low) is forecast to approach from the northwest. However, models are showing it weakening before reaching our area. Have continued with blended guidance for now and kept in low to medium PoPs, primarily in the afternoon hours. && .LONG TERM... (Monday night through Thursday) Issued at 936 PM CDT Thu Jul 10 2025 Bottom line up front: Despite the chance for showers and thunderstorms each day, as heat increases, it will push the TN Valley near Heat Advisory criteria next week. High pressure over FL retrogrades early next week and builds across the Southeast. This won't bring an abundance of sunshine, this dirty ridge will still have enough moisture, and pull in additional moisture to keep shower/storm chances in through mid week. With no major focused forcing, shower/storm chances will remain low to medium 20-50% and no severe weather is expected. The greatest coverage is expected Monday afternoon as a front weakens as it sinks south towards the TN Valley. Dewpoints will stay in the low/mid 70s and with temperatures near normal in the lower 90s, heat index values will encroach Heat Advisory criteria of 105 degrees each afternoon. Will be monitoring trends to see if a Heat Advisory will be needed, however regardless if we have an advisory or not, heat safety will remain important. Never leave a person or pet in a vehicle and stay hydrated. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1230 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025 MVFR to VFR conditions are forecast at both KMSL and KHSV through the TAF period. Both sites have TEMPO groups present this afternoon into the early evening to encompass thunderstorm chances bringing down visibilities and ceilings. If a stronger thunderstorm develops, an amendment may be needed to decrease visibilities further into IFR categories. Dry conditions should return overnight with lingering, scattered cloud cover. A low chance of patchy fog development is possible, however, confidence is low in this affecting the terminals. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. TN...None. && NEAR TERM...HC SHORT TERM....HC LONG TERM....JMS AVIATION...HC
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1239 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025
ALZ008>010-111845-
Marshall AL-DeKalb AL-Jackson AL-
1239 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN MARSHALL...SOUTHWESTERN
JACKSON AND CENTRAL DEKALB COUNTIES THROUGH 145 PM CDT...
At 1239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Grant, or 7 miles southwest of Scottsboro, moving
east 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...
Scottsboro, Rainsville, Henagar, Sylvania, Hollywood, Powell,
Section, Pisgah, Dutton, and Langston.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3452 8574 3453 8614 3453 8621 3460 8623
3470 8618 3483 8584
TIME...MOT...LOC 1739Z 260DEG 15KT 3458 8615
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
GHSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
119 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025
ALZ009-111900-
Jackson AL-
119 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL JACKSON COUNTY
THROUGH 200 PM CDT...
At 119 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northeast of Skyline, or 16 miles west of Bridgeport, moving
east 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...
Stevenson, Skyline, Hytop, Bass, Jericho, Russell Cave National
Monument, and Fackler.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3477 8581 3478 8615 3492 8615 3499 8608
3499 8577
TIME...MOT...LOC 1819Z 277DEG 10KT 3493 8601
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
HCSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
159 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025
ALZ009-TNZ097-112000-
Jackson AL-Franklin TN-
159 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN JACKSON AND
SOUTHERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 300 PM CDT...
At 159 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Skyline, or 17 miles south of Winchester, moving east
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...
Stevenson, Huntland, Skyline, Anderson, Hytop, Bass, Francisco,
Jericho, Russell Cave National Monument, and Estillfork.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3482 8577 3485 8624 3506 8626 3508 8586
3499 8586 3499 8579
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 267DEG 10KT 3494 8616
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
GHThe Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 41 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:42 UTC.
3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A photo was shared of a large tree limb down on a vehicle. Time estimated from radar.
A tree was knocked down on CR 6. Time estimated by radar.
A tree and power line were knocked down at 3450 U.S. Highway 72. Time estimated by radar.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Alabama in 2025Every state in 2025This day in weather historyWarnings in Alabama, July 2025
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: 1287646, 1287647, 1287648.