Strong Storms Over Northwest Alabama

The NWS has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lauderdale County for a storm approaching Killen. It will move to near Lexington.

Wind damage was reported in Florence, with some large trees down.

Strong storms extend southeastward through Colbert, eastern Franklin, Marion and into Lamar and Fayette Counties. Other storms are

The airmass north of I-20 is moderately unstable, so the storms will continue through the afternoon and evening. Other storms will push through later tonight ahead of a slowing cold front. There will be a few warnings, with damaging winds presenting the main threat.

The SPC has areas north of I-20 outlooked in the new “Marginal” risk category, which is just below the standard slight and covers events were widespread severe weather is not expected. But keep an eye to the radar and be alert for warnings for your area.

Category: Severe Weather