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Stronger Storms Over Northwest Alabama

| May 25, 2015 @ 12:01 pm

Here is the radar at noon:

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Strong thunderstorm continue late this morning over Northeast Mississippi into Northwest Alabama, from Monroe County MS into western Marion County in Alabama. An areal flood advisory was just posted for Marion County where minor flooding is likely. Others are moving through Lawrence and Limestone Counties.

Further southwest, other strong storms are approaching Starkville MS.

None of these storms are severe, but they are producing heavy rain and lightning as well as some gusty winds.

A flash flood warning is now in effect for Monroe County MS, which includes Aberdeen and Amory. A likely tornado touched down in Amory around 9 a.m. It also caused damage in Smithville, a community hard hit on April 27, 2011.

All of this activity is associated with the disturbance that is currently pushing into southern Tennessee. The southern end will continue to push slowly east into West and Northwest Alabama.

To the south, showers and storms were passing just south of Selma moving northeast.

Over South Alabama, widespread thunderstorms have developed and are pushing northward. They extend from Citronelle to Evergreen to Florala.

All of this activity is forecast to increase in coverage and intensity through mid-afternoon as it all moves north. Although significant severe weather is not expected, we can rule out a few strong storms and there could even be a couple of warned storms. The main threat will be damaging winds.

It is a day of outdoor activities across the state as we honor our veterans. Be alert to the weather through the afternoon. Have a source for weather warnings and keep an eye to the sky for storms that are below severe limits. They will produce deadly lightning, strong gusty winds and very heavy rains.

Category: Alabama's Weather

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