Severe Weather Alerts
Alabama
Special Weather Statement (Moderate)
Walker
At 609 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jasper, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Curry, Empire, Rocky Hollow, Smith Dam, Beloit, Jasper, Sipsey,
Powellville, Manchester, Parrish, Gamble, Boldo, Cordova, Walker
County Airport, Lynns Park, Sumiton, and Smith Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
central Alabama.
Start Time
5/8/2025 6:09 PMEnd Time
5/8/2025 7:00 PMWinston
At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Poplar Springs, or 9 miles east of Lynn, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Curry, Mill Branch, Maple Branch, Hullett Branch, Smith Dam, Smith
Lake, Little Dismal Creek, Yellow Creek, Coon Creek, Helicon,
Rockhouse Creek, Battle Branch, Hidden Cove Campground, Panther
Branch, Arley, Wilson Bend, Devils Branch, Corinth Rec Area, Seymour
Branch, and Duncan Bridge.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
central and northwestern Alabama.
Start Time
5/8/2025 5:46 PMEnd Time
5/8/2025 6:30 PMLauderdale
At 536 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Collinwood to near Walnut
Grove. Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 40 mph or greater and penny 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...
Threet, Zip City, Underwood-Petersville, St. Florian, Wright,
Waterloo, and Florence.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northwestern Alabama.
Start Time
5/8/2025 5:37 PMEnd Time
5/8/2025 6:30 PMTennessee
Special Weather Statement (Moderate)
Fayette
At 548 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Collierville, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Piperton, Lenow, Fisherville, Collierville, Kirk, Elba, Canadaville,
Cordova, Rossville, Germantown, Olive Branch, and Memphis.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Start Time
5/8/2025 5:48 PMEnd Time
5/8/2025 6:15 PMLocal Events