Several clusters and small bands of thunderstorms developed during the late morning and lasted into the afternoon hours as they travelled south and southeast. On of the thunderstorms produced a lightning strike which resulted in an injury in Russellville.
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Several clusters and small bands of thunderstorms developed during the late morning and lasted into the afternoon hours as they travelled south and southeast. On of the thunderstorms produced a lightning strike which resulted in an injury in Russellville. One of the thunderstorms knocked down a tree.
Flash flooding was also reported in Cullman County as a result of the heavy rainfall.
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 29, 9:07 AM CST, 1 hour 48 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 1007 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025 ...New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM... .NEAR TERM... (Rest of Today and Tonight) Issued at 1007 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025 Showers and a few thunderstorms have already popped up on radar this morning. Today's forecast feels like a repeat of yesterday just with convection developing earlier. Expecting showers and thunderstorms to continue to develop and increase in coverage as we head into the peak heating hours this afternoon. With very weak steering flow (5-10kts) storms will be moving slowly or nearly stationary. With the 99th percentile PWATS of ~2" in place, they will be heavy rainfall producers, 1-2"/hr and may cause localized flash flooding concerns. WPC has placed us in a Marginal ERO for this. Along with the ~2,000 J/kg instability in place, a few storms could become strong, especially with outflow boundary interactions (as we have seen the last few days). Convection will start to diminish with sunset. Daytime highs will be in the upper 80s with heat index values in the upper 90s. Lower confidence on fog tonight, as some high-res model guidance along with the NAM is suggesting convection starting early once again tomorrow morning. However, if that development is delayed, we will have to monitor for fog. Overnight lows will be near normal, around 70 degrees. && .SHORT TERM... (Monday through Wednesday) Issued at 1007 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025 Models are consistent on highlighting Monday and Tuesday as the days with the greatest coverage of showers and thunderstorms as a trough amplifies across the Northern Plains and Upper Great Lakes down into the Mid MS Valley. This will send a cold front down into the TN Valley on Tuesday. The cold front will be draped across the Midwest tomorrow, but some high-res model guidance is suggesting early morning convection tomorrow possibly due to outflow boundaries from storms off to our NW overnight. Coverage of showers and thunderstorms will increase tomorrow afternoon during peak heating hours providing high chances of around 70%. With conditions much like today (weak shear, good amount of instability and plenty of moisture) storms could once again be heavy rainfall producers and produce gusty winds. As the cold front slips southeast into the region on Tuesday, expecting some convection ahead of the line starting in morning with an increase in coverage during the afternoon hours (high chances of 70-80%) as the front moves in. Still not expecting severe weather, but some storms could be strong producing gusty winds and heavy rainfall where localized flooding concerns will be monitored. Otherwise daytime highs will be in the low to upper 80s Monday and Tuesday with lows near normal around 70 degrees both nights as well. && .LONG TERM... (Wednesday through Saturday) Issued at 1053 PM CDT Sat Jun 28 2025 The lastest suite of global models suggests that a surface high will build progressively eastward into the TN Valley on Wednesday, before becoming centered across the southern Appalachians and adjacent portions of the Mid-Atlantic from Wednesday night- Saturday. Although a few lingering showers and storms will be possible south of the TN River on Wednesday (depending on the arrival time of the drier airmass), much of the extended period will be highlighted by a dry forecast, as surface dewpoints fall back into the 60s beneath a light NW flow aloft. Temperatures will be on the rise, however, as the subtropical ridge to our southwest begins to build northeastward, with highs returning to the l-m 90s once again by Saturday. In response to the increasing heat and gradual return of low-level moisture, a few showers and storms will be possible once again Saturday, as well. && .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 552 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025 Mostly VFR conditions were present across the local area at issuance. There may be some lingering patchy fog over the next couple of hours, but this is not expected to affect the TAF sites. The main concern today will be medium to high chances (40-60%) of showers and storms. These are forecast to begin a bit earlier than past days, between 13-15Z. We are currently seeing some showers form to our west over northern MS and western TN. While no severe weather is forecast, any storm will be capable of producing gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning as well as reductions in VIS and CIGs. Chances then dwindle this evening, with low chances for any activity overnight. Guidance also hints at the potential for MVFR CIGs and at least slight reductions in VIS later tonight. As for winds (outside of any storms), light and variable winds this morning will become westerly at around 5 knots this afternoon. Light and variable to calm winds will then follow for this evening and tonight. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. TN...None. && NEAR TERM...JMS SHORT TERM....JMS LONG TERM....70 AVIATION...26
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1035 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
ALZ010-291615-
DeKalb AL-
1035 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN DEKALB COUNTY
THROUGH 1115 AM CDT...
At 1034 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Trenton to near Sylvania.
Movement was southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Payne, Rainsville, Henagar, Sylvania, Valley Head, Hammondville,
Mentone, Pine Ridge, Adamsburg, and Sulpher Springs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3448 8558 3444 8558 3441 8561 3437 8563
3436 8566 3433 8570 3449 8587 3477 8557
3453 8551
TIME...MOT...LOC 1534Z 307DEG 16KT 3475 8551 3452 8576
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
KDWSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1132 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
ALZ005-006-TNZ096-291715-
Madison AL-Limestone AL-Lincoln TN-
1132 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WESTERN MADISON...NORTHEASTERN
LIMESTONE AND SOUTHWESTERN LINCOLN COUNTIES THROUGH 1215 PM CDT...
At 1132 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ardmore to near Athens. Movement was east
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Redstone Arsenal, Meridianville, Moores
Mill, Hazel Green, Ardmore, Marshall Space Flight Center, and
Harvest.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3510 8651 3457 8655 3458 8658 3458 8660
3468 8698 3500 8696 3499 8684 3508 8683
TIME...MOT...LOC 1632Z 275DEG 13KT 3499 8689 3475 8690
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
KDWThe Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 87 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 16:55 UTC.
2 flash flood, 1 thunderstorm wind, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree was knocked down at 3609 Garth Road blocking the roadway completely. Time estimated by radar.
Lightning struck a home on Oak Hill Drive in Russellville. A 19 year old female was injured by the strike travelling through a cellular phone connected to a power outlet. The person was hospitalized.
Flash flooding was occurring based on a photo at 255 CR 825. Depth of water estimated at 6 to 8 inches and rising.
Flash flooding was occurring at the Rock Creek bridge along CR 1133. Time estimated by radar. Depth of water unknown.
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: 1281970, 1281991, 1284651, 1284657.