Strong Storms Moving into Georgia, More Storms Possible Through the Day over Central and South Alabama
Storms over South and Southeast Alabama may be severe this afternoon. Damaging winds and hail are possible.
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Midday Nowcast: Some Strong Storms Remain Possible, Mainly to the South
Some afternoon storms are possible as a cold front approaches, and some of these storms could be strong producing damaging wind gusts and hail. It is not going to storm everywhere, as these will be mainly over the southern third of the state, along and south of Montgomery.
Only Coosa and Tallapoosa Counties Left in Watch
Down to just two counties in the severe thunderstorm watch that expires at 9 a.m.
All Warnings Have Expired; More Storms Possible Later Today
The next question is whether the atmosphere will recover ahead of an approaching cold front in time for more strong storms later today. Our cold front is near Memphis now. A few isolated or scattered storms may form this morning behind the main rain mass and again this afternoon, either south of I=85 early in the afternoon or in the late afternoon near I-59. Those storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds and hail.
More Storms Possible Later Today
RADAR CHECK: Strong to severe thunderstorms continue over the eastern half of Alabama early this morning. These storms produced wind damage in a number of counties since midnight; over 80,000 are without power in Alabama shortly after daybreak.
Flash Flood Warning — Parts of Calhoun, St. Clair Co. Until 9:30 am
At 6:29 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in the warned area. Flash flooding is either ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Clay Co. Until 7 am
As of 6:20 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of Waldo, or 7 miles west of Ashland, moving east at 35 mph.
Tornado Watch Cancelled
NWS Birmingham has cancelled the tornado watch for Blount, Cherokee, Etowah, Fayette, Lamar, and Walker counties in Central Alabama. No other counties remain in the tornado watch.
Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Jefferson, St. Clair Co. Until 6:30 am
As of 5:57 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Leeds, moving northeast at a rapid pace of 65 mph.
Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega Co. Until 6:30 am
As of 5:39 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was detected over Alabaster, moving eastward at 50 mph.
Brief Update; More Counties Removed from Current Tornado Watch
Rain and storms continue to push southward across portions of Central Alabama, while some showers remain over portions of North Alabama. The severe weather threat has ended for the northern Alabama counties.
Flash Flood Warning — Parts of DeKalb, Marshall Co. Until 8:30 am
The primary hazard is flash flooding caused by thunderstorms, with small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other low-lying areas expected to be affected.
Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Bibb, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, Tuscaloosa Co. Until 6 am
At 5:19 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near West Blocton, approximately 10 miles north of Centreville. The storm is moving east at a speed of 50 mph.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued Until 9 am for Portions on Central Alabama
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 9:00 AM CDT for 20 counties in Central Alabama.
