Huntsville, Alabama – Scattered thunderstorms are pushing across North Alabama this afternoon, bringing gusty winds, frequent lightning, and torrential rain to the Tennessee Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, storms are moving east-southeast at 10 mph and will continue impacting areas like Florence, Decatur, Athens, and Huntsville through at least 6 p.m. Monday. The strongest cells are capable of producing intense lightning, brief flooding in low-lying areas, and sudden wind gusts up to 40 mph.
Radar imagery shows clusters of storms firing along I-65 and spreading eastward into Jackson, Madison, and DeKalb counties. Motorists should expect rapid visibility drops and ponding on roadways, especially along U.S. Route 72 and I-565. Emergency officials urge residents to move indoors at the first sign of thunder and avoid touching metal during lightning activity…