Strong Storms About To Affect Talladega, Tallapoosa, Coosa & Clay Counties
At 851 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Logan Martin Lake to Bradford. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.
Therefore, a Significant Weather Advisory has been issued for Central Talladega, Northern Tallapoosa, Northeastern Coosa, and Clay counties until 9:30PM.
Locations impacted include…
Oxford, Talladega, Alexander City, Sylacauga, Lineville, Ashland, Goodwater, Kellyton, Lincoln, Munford, New Site, Waldo, Goldville, Bradford, Barfield, Winterboro, Talladega Superspeedway, Hatchet, Talladega Municipal Airport and Grant Town.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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