Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Alabama; Tornado Alerts for North Texas
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued as Connecticut Faces Power Outages On Friday, August 2, severe thunderstorms struck Connecticut, leaving thousands without power due to intense winds, local media reported. Jeff McKee captured this footage at his Southbury home, showing the heavy rain and storm conditions that affected the region. The National Weather Service had issued warnings for strong wind gusts in the area around that time. Credit: Jeff McKee via Storyful.
In Georgetown, Kentucky, high winds on Thursday afternoon, August 1, caused a local resident’s trash cans to be blown across his driveway. Patrick Hawkins filmed the empty containers being tossed around by the gusts. On the same day, the National Weather Service in Louisville issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lexington, south of Georgetown, with forecasts predicting winds up to 60 miles per hour. Credit: Patrick Hawkins via Storyful.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of Alabama
On Friday, August 2, severe thunderstorms struck Connecticut, leaving thousands without power due to strong winds. Local media reported on the impact, and Jeff McKee’s footage from Southbury illustrates the heavy rain and wind conditions. The National Weather Service had previously warned of gusty winds in the region. Credit: Jeff McKee via Storyful.
In Georgetown, Kentucky, high winds on Thursday afternoon, August 1, caused a resident’s trash cans to be thrown across his driveway. Patrick Hawkins filmed the scene, capturing the empty containers being tossed around by the gusts. On the same day, the National Weather Service in Louisville issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lexington, south of Georgetown, forecasting winds up to 60 miles per hour. Credit: Patrick Hawkins via Storyful.
In addition, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Alabama, where residents are advised to stay alert.
Heading: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of Alabama; Tornado Warnings in Effect as Severe Storms Strike North Texas
On Friday, August 2, severe thunderstorms swept through Connecticut, causing widespread power outages for thousands of residents. The storms brought powerful winds to the region, as reported by local media. Jeff McKee captured this footage at his Southbury home, highlighting the intense rain and wind conditions. The National Weather Service had issued warnings for strong wind gusts in the area around that time. Credit: Jeff McKee via Storyful.
In Georgetown, Kentucky, high winds on Thursday afternoon, August 1, caused a local resident’s trash cans to be scattered across his driveway. Patrick Hawkins recorded the chaotic scene, showing the empty containers being tossed about by the gusts. The National Weather Service in Louisville issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lexington, located south of Georgetown, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 60 miles per hour. Credit: Patrick Hawkins via Storyful.
Additionally, severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for various parts of Alabama, while tornado warnings are in effect as severe thunderstorms impact North Texas.
