A complex of strong to severe thunderstorms formed along and ahead of a pre-front trough axis that move along a stalled front well to our north on June 6th. Most of the severe storms occurred in near and east of the I-65 corridor.
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The episode as NWS HUN wrote it up.
A complex of strong to severe thunderstorms formed along and ahead of a pre-front trough axis that move along a stalled front well to our north on June 6th. Most of the severe storms occurred in near and east of the I-65 corridor.
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 6, 12:15 PM CST, 20 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 115 PM CDT Fri Jun 6 2025 ...New AVIATION... .NEAR TERM... (Rest of Today and Tonight) Issued at 1130 AM CDT Fri Jun 6 2025 Light-moderate SW flow in the low-levels will continue across the region today, as we will remain located to the southeast of a diffuse cold front extending from a low across the western Mid- Atlantic states to a lee cyclone across southeastern NM/southwestern TX. To our west-northwest, a large MCS (initially located across southwestern MO/northwestern AR/southeastern OK at 12Z) will continue to dissipate this morning as it spreads southeastward across AR, with development of downstream showers and thunderstorms already in progress from the Lower OH Valley southeastward into northern Middle TN. Present indications are that reinvigoration of convection will occur shortly (likely between 17-18Z) across a broad region from the Mid-South east- northeastward into eastern portions of KY/TN as the remnant mid- level vorticity lobe (MCV) advances eastward and interacts with a rapidly destabilizing and largely undisturbed airmass. Although coverage of storms is a bit more uncertain with southward extent (i.e. across northern MS/AL/GA), contraction of the mid-level height gradient between a strengthening subtropical ridge across south TX and an amplifying northern stream trough across eastern Canada will support WNW flow of 25-35 knots (marginally supportive of updraft organization). With highs in the 85-90F range and MLCAPE predicted to reach 2000-2500 J/kg this afternoon, locally damaging winds (up to 50-60 MPH), large hail (up to 1" in diameter) and frequent lightning will be concerns with the most intense cells. Latest near term model data suggests that the MCV will progress eastward and away from the region late this afternoon/early this evening, and with no evidence of meaningful synoptic scale forcing for ascent, there will likely be a diurnal component to storm coverage in our region. However, we will need to keep an eye out to our northwest, as a small cluster of storms may eventually evolve out of convection to our north later this afternoon, which may clip northeastern portions of the forecast area this evening (with a continued risk for gusty-locally damaging outflow winds and at least small hail). Furthermore, most model guidance indicates regeneration of at least weak convection throughout the evening/overnight hours in the vicinity of a composite frontal/outflow boundary that will gradually drop southward into the region from the OH Valley by 12Z Saturday, but with this occurring near the peak of the nocturnal cooling cycle, storm intensity should be muted. In areas that do not experience rainfall, it will be a warm/humid night featuring lows in the u60s-l70s and development of patchy fog in a few locations. && .SHORT TERM... (Saturday through Sunday night) Issued at 1130 AM CDT Fri Jun 6 2025 Short range model solutions continue to indicate that afternoon thunderstorms today across CO will congeal into another large MCS that will spread east-southeastward across northern OK overnight, reaching the western Ozark Plateau by 12Z Saturday. Although this may result in a similar setup for development of diurnal convection across our CWFA compared to today (initiated by an MCV traveling eastward and away from the decaying MCS across AR), there are notable concerns stemming from mesoscale features that cannot be resolved at this time range. Of most importance will be the position of the composite frontal/outflow boundary (discussed above), which may lie across our forecast area and focus the development of more significant late morning/early afternoon convection (and perhaps another MCS) to our south (i.e. across central AL). Lingering cloud cover in the vicinity of this boundary (and to its north) may limit destabilization to some extent, and this is something we will need to monitor. Another potential scenario is that the remnant MCV may tend to lift northeastward tomorrow, within the flow around an amplifying 500-mb shortwave trough that will acquire an increasingly neutral tilt as it tracks from the Mid-MO Valley into the Mid-MS Valley. This solution is indicated by a few models, and would focus the bulk of downstream convective development to our north once again. Regardless of storm coverage, kinematic parameters will be favorable for organized multicell clusters (as mid-level WNW flow will increase to 35-45 knots), featuring a risk for damaging wind, large hail and perhaps a brief tornado given WSW flow at the 850-mb level of 25-35 knots. Broad scale ascent will begin to strengthen across the region on Saturday evening, as the shortwave trough (noted above) takes on a negative-tilt and advances northeastward into the Lower Great Lakes. This will likely support redevelopment of thunderstorm clusters both along trailing outflow (related to any MCS development during the afternoon) and along a weak cold front that will extend southwestward from a deepening area of low pressure across IL/IN. The potential exists for multiple rounds thunderstorms from Saturday evening-early Sunday morning, and although instability will diminish nocturnally, a risk for locally damaging wind gusts will continue. The risk for flash flooding will also increase significantly during this period, as PWAT values may rise into the 1.8-2" range. Showers and thunderstorms will likely be ending from NW-to-SE after sunrise Sunday morning, as the cold front slips southeastward and veers low-level flow to WNW. Although this may allow a slightly drier airmass to advect into portions of the region north of the TN River, and additional shower or storm may occur across our southeastern zones through Sunday afternoon if the front moves slower than indicated. Dry conditions are anticipated Sunday night as high pressure will build into the region from the north, with lows falling back into the l-m 60s. && .LONG TERM... (Monday through Thursday) Issued at 900 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025 Rainy conditions will continue into the long term forecast as the front lingers in the TN Valley through the start of the work week. The front looks to slowly sag SE from Sunday night into Tuesday with an eventual exit Tuesday afternoon as the parent low pushes into the NE. The lingering presence of the trough does look to induce additional days of rain and storm chances however a widespread severe and flooding risk is looking less likely. Rather, it looks like we will be able to obtain just enough CAPE and retain just enough shear from the front to support some rain and storms both Monday and Tuesday afternoon with low confidence in any reaching severe limits. Further, models maintain event rainfall totals of 2-3 inches through Wednesday, which the summer foliage will easily soak up. Thus, flooding concerns through next week will likely be limited to rises on rivers, creeks, and streams along with the potential for some localize flooding issues in low lying areas. Beyond Tuesday, we will find ourselves between the front exiting to our east and a developing cut off low to our west. These two features will unfortunately provide just enough support for additional days of afternoon rain and storm chances through the end of the long term. Neither feature will be close enough to support a significant severe risk, rather just additional days where general summer time thunderstorms will be possible. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 115 PM CDT Fri Jun 6 2025 Showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop across northern AL this aftn, as an upper-lvl disturbance (originating from a decaying MCS to our WNW) travels eastward atop a warm/moist and unstable airmass. Although we have included TEMPO groups from 18-22Z (the timeframe of greatest concern for cig/vsby impacts and AWWs), we will need to keep an eye out for a small cluster of thunderstorms which may evolve across southeastern MO/southern IL/southwestern KY later this aftn and spread southeastward into the region btwn 1-7Z (potentially warranting additional TEMPO groups or amendments). In the wake of any evening precipitation, skies may tend to partially clear, perhaps allowing for the development of patchy BR/FG in a few locations by sunrise. However, development of sct-bkn Cu during the early morning hours may prevent this from occurring. Additional rain and storms may begin to impact the terminals late in the TAF period (16-18Z), but this has not been included in the forecast at this point. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. TN...None. && NEAR TERM...70/DD SHORT TERM...70/DD LONG TERM...RAD AVIATION...70/DD
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1135 AM CDT Fri Jun 6 2025
ALZ007-061645-
Morgan AL-
1135 AM CDT Fri Jun 6 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN MORGAN COUNTY
THROUGH 1145 AM CDT...
At 1134 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Falkville, or 11 miles east of Hartselle, moving east
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Florette.
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 3438 8678 3444 8680 3448 8664 3437 8664
TIME...MOT...LOC 1634Z 264DEG 11KT 3442 8675
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
26The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 101 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:34 UTC.
7 thunderstorm wind, 1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree was reported down on a house at 4680 county road 747.
Trees were reported down in the town of Anderson.
Trees were reported down across road in Woodville.
A tree was reported down on Rescue road. Likely caused by outflow from thunderstorms to the N of this location.
Several trees were knocked down or uprooted along Highway 65 in the Trenton community.
Tree was reported down across road along CR 33 in Hollywood.
TA tree and some powerlines were reported down in Fackler.
The road was washed out due to flash flooding at CR 97 at CR 930. Depth of water was 8 to 10 inches rushing over the road.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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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: 1279580, 1279004, 1279005, 1279029, 1279008, 1279576, 1279578, 1284658.