HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA — A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 10 PM Friday for far northern Alabama counties and all of Middle Tennessee, as a line of strong to severe thunderstorms moves through the region this evening.
According to WAFF 48 First Alert Weather, the storms are expected to enter northwest Alabama and areas along the Tennessee state line between 7 and 8 PM, bringing threats of damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes.
Strong Storms Developing Across the Tennessee Valley
Meteorologists say the most significant impact will likely come from isolated damaging straight-line winds, though wind shear and instability are creating conditions capable of producing tornadoes.
“We’re watching for possible tornado development tonight as storms move east of the Tennessee River,” forecasters warned. “Frequent lightning and dime-sized hail will also be possible in addition to heavy rain.”…