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Huntsville tornado: Madison, Athens under emergency alert as storms and hail hit Alabama
A massive tornado is approaching Huntsville, Alabama, according to radar data. Emergency alerts have been issued for Madison and Athens.
A massive tornado is approaching Huntsville, Alabama, according to radar data. Emergency alerts have been issued for Madison and Athens as severe storms and hail sweep across the region. According to My Radar Weather, the tornado is currently near the University of Alabama in Huntsville. People have been asked to take shelter immediately. So far, no injuries or damage have been reported.
Senior meteorologist Noah Bergren said there was serious threat to life and property.
“Wow. Another strong to violent tornado. A Tornado EMERGENCY now in effect for the city of Huntsville, Alabama. Confirmed strong tornado ongoing moving right towards the city limits. 1+ mile debris ball noted on radar. Serious threat to life and property in the city in a few minutes,” Bergren wrote on X.
Another meteorologist Jeffry Schmidt also posted about the tornado, writing on X, “At 644 PM CDT , a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over University Of Alabama In Huntsville , or near Huntsville , moving east at 30 Miles Per Hour. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!”
Tornado Watch
The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 305, in effect until 10:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, for parts of Alabama and Tennessee.
Affected Areas
In Alabama – 11 Counties:
North Central Alabama:
Cullman, Limestone, Madison, Morgan
Northeast Alabama:
DeKalb, Jackson, Marshall
Northwest Alabama:
Colbert, Franklin (AL), Lauderdale, Lawrence
In Tennessee – 3 Counties:
Southern Middle Tennessee:
Franklin (TN), Lincoln, Moore
Cities Included in the Watch Area:
Albertville, Arab, Athens, Boaz, Cowan, Cullman, Decatur, Decherd, Estill Springs, Fayetteville, Florence, Fort Payne, Guntersville, Huntsville, Lynchburg, Moulton, Muscle Shoals, Rainsville, Red Bay, Russellville, Scottsboro, Sewanee, Sheffield, Town Creek, Tuscumbia, Winchester
