Weather Alert for Tuesday - January 3, 2023 (UPDATED)

UPDATED - 4:25PM TUESDAY

Here is the latest from the US National Weather Service in Huntsville regarding the second round of severe weather expected for our area:

A second round of severe weather is possible overnight tonight. This threat includes widespread thunderstorms with damaging winds, along with heavy rain and flooding.

For the Huntsville Utilities service area, the timing window for this weather runs from 11pm Tuesday to 5am Wednesday.

We continue to monitor the weather situation with crews standing by to respond to service issues. To report a power outage or downed power line, call 256-53-LIGHT.

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Here is the latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville regarding today's weather forecast:

Numerous to widespread thunderstorms are expected from late Tuesday morning through early Wednesday morning. This storm system will include damaging winds up to 70mph, and tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Hail and heavy rain are also in the forecast.

The timing for the Huntsville Utilities service area begins around 1:00pm.

This type of weather system brings an increased risk of limbs, trees, and debris blowing into or bringing down power lines. If you see a downed line, stay far away and call us immediately at 256-53-LIGHT (256-535-4448). Remember that a power line can be energized even if it does not appear to be.

The number above is also the one to call to report a power outage. We are closely monitoring the weather situation and have crews on standby to respond to any service issues.

Customers are advised to monitor local media and the National Weather Service website (www.weather.gov/hun) for updates throughout the day. We have also included some severe weather safety reminders below.

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