Heads Up Chilton, Elmore, Shelby, Tallapoosa, & Coosa Counties

Scott Martin | May 20, 2017 @ 3:53 pm

SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CHILTON, NORTHWESTERN ELMORE, SOUTHWESTERN SHELBY, NORTHWESTERN TALLAPOOSA AND COOSA COUNTIES UNTIL 4:15 PM CDT

At 3:49 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Chilton County Motor Sports Park to near Verbena to Jacksons Gap. Movement was north at 30 mph. Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include…
Alexander City, Calera, Clanton, Montevallo, Jemison, Goodwater, Rockford, Kellyton, Equality, Weogufka, Thorsby, Jacksons’ Gap, New Site, Maplesville, Wilton, Goldville, Dollar, Bradford, Gap Of The Mountain and Titus.

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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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.