Multiple clusters of strong thunderstorms developed during peak afternoon heating across north Alabama. A couple of these thunderstorms produced gust front outflows which knocked down a tree or tree limb at a few locations.
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The episode as NWS HUN wrote it up.
Multiple clusters of strong thunderstorms developed during peak afternoon heating across north Alabama. A couple of these thunderstorms produced gust front outflows which knocked down a tree or tree limb at a few locations.
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 13, 1:42 PM CST, 1 hour 47 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 242 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025 ...New NEAR TERM... .NEAR TERM... (Tonight) Issued at 242 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025 Showers and storms have developed for the most part around the edges of the local forecast area. The exceptions have been a few weak cells in northeast AL and in our southern middle TN counties. As we progress through the rest of the afternoon, storms over southern TN and eastern MS will slowly push northeastward into NW AL. Based on current obs, there really is not much lightning associated with these storms, therefore not expecting much impact as these push east. The main concern would be gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. As the sun goes down, expect storms to dissipate resulting in a calm and tranquil night. Lows tonight dip down into the upper 60s to lower 70s. Under clear skies there is a low chance of fog development, but it should be contained to sheltered valleys and along area waterways. && .SHORT TERM... (Monday through Tuesday) Issued at 1056 AM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025 Heat and humidity continues to build heading into the new workweek as the high pressure over the Gulf strengthens. With temperatures in the low to mid 90s and dewpoints in the low to mid 70s, heat index values rise into the 100-108F range. The highest values will be along and west of I-65. If the trends continue a heat advisory may be needed for some or all of the local forecast area. As it typical this time of year, there are low to medium chances for afternoon thunderstorms. Not expecting severe storms, but any stronger thunderstorm will be capable of producing gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. Storms will end after sunset with the loss of daytime heating. However, not much relief from the heat overnight is expected with lows dipping only into the low to mid 70s. && .LONG TERM... (Wednesday through Saturday) Issued at 805 PM CDT Sat Jul 12 2025 Without any significant synoptic features to disrupt our current pattern, the forecast will remain largely unchanged as we head into the long term forecast. For a majority of the forecast period we will again find ourself sandwiched between mid level troughing to our north and ridging to our south. At the surface this will amount to hot and humid conditions with continued daily chances for afternoon thunderstorms. While the weather conditions listed above have become quite familiar for residents of the TN Valley this summer, their inherent risk still warrants discussing. Starting with heat and humidity, high pressure to our SE will allow high dew points in the mid 70s to remain situated. This paired with temperatures in the low to mid 90s each day will easily push apparent temperatures above 100 degrees for most locations. We will be keeping a close on on Wednesday and Thursday should a Heat Advisory be needed. Regardless of any heat products, individuals should continue to practice proper heat and sun safety each day. While we will retain a low to medium (30-60%) chance of afternoon shower and thunderstorms each day, the good news is that we are not forecasting a widespread severe risk at all in the long term forecast. Rather, diurnal heating will allow for significant CAPE each afternoon with outflow boundaries being a primary forcing mechanism for storms. Storms that do fire up will be capable so gusty outflow winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. For those with outdoor activities next week make sure to remain weather aware and remember when thunder roars go indoors. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1157 AM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025 VFR conditions are forecast through the TAF period as afternoon. After Cu field has remained mainly away from the terminals, but have added a TEMPO group for the potential for some afternoon and early evening thunderstorms. After sunset chances decrease and VFR conditions return. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. TN...None. && NEAR TERM...GH SHORT TERM....GH LONG TERM....RAD AVIATION...GH
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
313 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
TNZ076-096-097-132045-
Franklin TN-Moore TN-Lincoln TN-
313 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT MOORE...NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN AND
NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM CDT...
At 312 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lynchburg, moving east 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...
Lynchburg, Tims Ford Lake, Mulberry, Lois, Mimosa, and Booneville.
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 3541 8625 3539 8628 3538 8625 3537 8626
3537 8627 3534 8624 3535 8622 3533 8620
3521 8623 3520 8654 3536 8651 3536 8649
3533 8646 3532 8642 3535 8641 3536 8633
3541 8629
TIME...MOT...LOC 2012Z 266DEG 16KT 3536 8636
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
RADSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
337 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
ALZ006-TNZ076-096-097-132115-
Madison AL-Franklin TN-Moore TN-Lincoln TN-
337 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL MADISON...MOORE...
SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN AND NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 415
PM CDT...
At 337 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lynchburg, moving southeast at 15 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...
Winchester, Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs,
Huntland, Tims Ford Lake, New Market, Lincoln, and Elora.
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 3539 8628 3538 8625 3537 8627 3534 8624
3535 8622 3533 8620 3536 8616 3534 8603
3531 8600 3532 8598 3529 8592 3490 8645
3513 8659 3535 8641 3536 8633 3541 8629
3541 8626
TIME...MOT...LOC 2037Z 293DEG 12KT 3523 8633
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
RADThe Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 123 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:29 UTC.
3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree was knocked down at 13800 CR 33. Time estimated by radar.
A large tree limb was knocked down into the roadway at 6230 Tammy Little Drive in Section. Time estimated by radar of the gust front passage.
A tree was knocked down into the roadway at 6779 CR 63 in Woodville. 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: 1287649, 1287650, 1287651.