A squall line dropped rapidly south through northwest Alabama knocking down trees a few locations.
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The episode as NWS HUN wrote it up.
A squall line dropped rapidly south through northwest Alabama knocking down trees 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 Jun 19, 3:13 AM CST, 48 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 413 AM CDT Thu Jun 19 2025 ...New NEAR TERM... .NEAR TERM... (Today) Issued at 413 AM CDT Thu Jun 19 2025 On the synoptic scale, a deepening surface low will continue to lift northeastward across the Lower Great Lakes and into southern Ontario this morning, in conjunction with an intensifying mid- level shortwave disturbance (embedded within a broader trough spreading east-southeastward into the western Great Lakes). Outflow-driven convection is occurring much of the warm sector from eastern AR into central KY and well ahead of the synoptic cold front, which should extend from the low southwestward through the Lower OH Valley and into west-central AR by 12Z. Radar data suggests that one cluster of storms (which initiated across the Mid-South region late yesterday evening) is now beginning to impact a small portion of northwest AL, but appears sub-severe at the moment with wind gusts of 30-40 MPH, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall the main concerns. Current redevelopment of deep/moist convection upstream from the initial activity suggests that the surface cold pool is becoming more pronounced with time, and should eventually force an outflow boundary southeastward into our CWFA, resulting in development of additional storms across the northwestern half of the forecast area through 12Z. Present indications are that the outflow boundary will continue to surge southeastward (likely exiting our region between 12-15Z), with trailing stratiform rain ending from NW-to-SE between 15-18Z. In the wake of morning precipitation, redevelopment of convection remains unclear for the afternoon period. However, trailing outflow from the morning MCS may initiate a few storms early this afternoon (south of the TN River), while additional but more scattered convection may evolve along the synoptic cold front (from southern KY into east-central AR) early this afternoon before spreading southward into our region late this afternoon or early this evening. If morning clouds manage to disperse and temps can reach the mid 80s, CAPE of 1500-2500 J/kg would support a few strong cells even as deep-layer flow/shear will be on a decreasing trend through the afternoon. Thus, the main threats with afternoon storms will be brief wind gusts of 40-50 MPH, small hail and frequent lightning/locally heavy rainfall. && .SHORT TERM... (Thursday night through Saturday) Issued at 947 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025 The aforementioned trough will continue to shift to our east and upper ridging will begin to build in from the west. This will result in a drier but increasingly warmer airmass as we head into the weekend. Highs will rebound into the upper 80s/lower 90s on Friday but drier air will keep heat indices from reaching above the low 90s. Saturday will feel much warmer as temperatures approach the mid 90s and increasing humidity brings heat indices near or just above the 100 degree mark. It does not look like we will meet Heat Advisory criteria of 105 degrees as of now, but Advisories will likely be needed as we head into next week. More on that in the following section. && .LONG TERM... (Saturday night through Wednesday) Issued at 947 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025 At the start of the long term ridging will be solidly in place centered over the TN Valley. Long term models are in very good agreement regarding the location and strength of the ridge through the long term, most supporting 500 MB heights nearing 600 dam by Tuesday just to our NE. This pattern will be incredibly supportive of hot and humid conditions across the TN Valley. Through the start of the work week, SW flow along surface high pressure will support dew points in the 70s. This paired with daily high temps in the mid to high 90s will make for apparent temperatures near and just above 100 from Sunday through Wednesday. The repetitive days of highs in the 90s and apparent temps near 100 will push our heat risk into the Major category (3/4) by early next week. This level of heat risk affects anyone without proper cooling and hydration. That being said, please make sure to begin practicing heat safety. This includes using proper protection from the sun such as sunscreen and hats as well as ensuring water and cooling are accessible throughout the day for those partaking in outdoor activities. While SW flow will be supportive of afternoon thunderstorms each day, the strong ridging that will be in place is causing some uncertainty regarding this potential. It will be quite challenging for any storms to initiate under so much subsidence, thus only a low chance of rain and storms have been maintained in the forecast at this time. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 105 AM CDT Thu Jun 19 2025 VFR conds are currently observed at the HSV/MSL terminals, featuring few Cu and sct Ci with a lgt SSW wind. However, it still appears likely that a low stratus deck will evolve by 9Z, in advance of several organizing clusters of TSRA extending from northeastern AR across western TN and into southwestern KY. Present indications are that this activity will spread east- southeastward with time, primarily impacting the terminals from 11-15Z (but potentially continuing into the late morning hours, before shifting further southeastward and away from the airports this aftn). Additional showers (and perhaps a few storms) may redevelop along a slow-moving and weak cold front to our NW late this aftn, but confidence in precipitation beyond 21Z is too low to include in the current TAFs. As skies clear later this evening and winds become calm, patchy BR/FG may begin to develop shortly before the end of the forecast period. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. TN...None. && NEAR TERM...70/DD SHORT TERM...25 LONG TERM...RAD AVIATION...70/DD
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1106 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0514 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 WNW Rogersville 34.84N 87.36W
06/18/2025 Lauderdale AL 911 Call Center
911 call center reported a tree down across
the road at 12311 HWY 72.
0523 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 SW Anderson 34.89N 87.30W
06/18/2025 Lauderdale AL 911 Call Center
911 call center reported a tree down at the
corner of CR 547 and CR 76.
0528 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 E Anderson 34.91N 87.24W
06/18/2025 Lauderdale AL 911 Call Center
911 call center reported a tree down
blocking both lanes at 4259 CR 52.
0528 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 ENE Rogersville 34.85N 87.24W
06/18/2025 Lauderdale AL 911 Call Center
Lauderdale 911 center reported a tree down
blocking a lane at the intersection of CR 95
and CR 26.
0533 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 S Rogersville 34.78N 87.28W
06/18/2025 Lauderdale AL 911 Call Center
911 call center reported a tree down
blocking both lanes at 421 Lakeview Dr.
0537 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 ESE Rogersville 34.81N 87.24W
06/18/2025 Lauderdale AL 911 Call Center
911 call center reported a tree down at
Miller Cemetery blocking the roadway.
&&Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
418 AM CDT Thu Jun 19 2025
ALZ001-002-004>006-TNZ076-096-191000-
Lawrence AL-Madison AL-Lauderdale AL-Limestone AL-Colbert AL-
Moore TN-Lincoln TN-
418 AM CDT Thu Jun 19 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN MADISON...
LIMESTONE...LAUDERDALE...COLBERT...NORTHERN LAWRENCE...WEST CENTRAL
MOORE AND WESTERN LINCOLN COUNTIES THROUGH 500 AM CDT...
At 417 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lewisburg to 8 miles southeast of Pulaski
to near Lexington to 7 miles northwest of Cherokee. Movement was
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 30-40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Florence, Athens, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Rogersville,
Ardmore, Killen, Town Creek, and Cherokee.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3536 8649 3535 8649 3470 8684 3465 8706
3468 8710 3464 8711 3459 8734 3459 8814
3489 8810 3491 8814 3501 8813 3499 8684
3526 8683 3525 8675 3533 8660 3537 8659
TIME...MOT...LOC 0917Z 357DEG 21KT 3539 8686 3510 8696 3490 8742 3485
8802
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
70/DDSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
447 AM CDT Thu Jun 19 2025
ALZ005-006-009-TNZ076-096-097-191015-
Madison AL-Limestone AL-Jackson AL-Franklin TN-Moore TN-Lincoln TN-
447 AM CDT Thu Jun 19 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN JACKSON...MADISON...
SOUTHERN LIMESTONE...MOORE...LINCOLN AND WESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES
THROUGH 515 AM CDT...
At 447 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles east of Petersburg to near Hazel Green
to 7 miles west of Tanner. Movement was east at 30 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...
Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Winchester, Fayetteville, Moores Mill,
Meridianville, Lynchburg, Redstone Arsenal, and Hazel Green.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8625 3537 8627 3534 8624 3535 8622
3533 8620 3536 8616 3534 8603 3484 8624
3457 8686 3467 8709 3475 8718 3495 8671
3537 8657 3536 8649 3532 8642 3535 8641
3536 8633 3540 8629
TIME...MOT...LOC 0947Z 286DEG 28KT 3535 8651 3494 8666 3475 8709
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
RSBThe Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 123 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 10:01 UTC.
5 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree was knocked down near the bridge on CR 136 near CR 159. Time estimated by radar.
A tree was knocked down blocking both lanes at the intersection of CR 166 and CR 87. Time estimated by radar.
A tree was knocked down at 335 Sunset Beach Road. Time estimated by radar.
A tree was knocked down blocking both lanes at the intersection of Glen Mary Drive and East Rasch Road. Time estimated by radar.
A tree was knocked down onto the roadway at 405 Almond Street. 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, June 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: 1281766, 1281767, 1281768, 1281769, 1281770.