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Redstone to test missile round, expect smoke

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Expect to see a lot of smoke on the arsenal on Thursday. Expect to see a lot of smoke on the arsenal on Thursday.
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) -

Expect to see a lot of smoke on the arsenal on Thursday.

Arsenal officials said a terminal high-altitude area defense missile round will be tested between 7 and 9 a.m. if weather permits.

The test is to see if it can withstand mechanical shocks, fire, and impact. To do that, they'll be setting a large fire.

The test should last about 45 minutes.

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