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An unstable atmosphere and approaching storm complex from Mississippi could bring strong to severe storms, including damaging winds and a low-end tornado threat, to western Alabama after midnight.
Today’s storms are winding down, but a renewed severe threat returns overnight with damaging winds possible across all of Central Alabama.
A weakening line of storms continues across eastern Alabama, with one remaining severe thunderstorm warning in Cleburne County and over 131,000 power outages statewide.
Widespread wind damage has been reported across Alabama with trees and power lines down in multiple counties including Jefferson, St. Clair, Talladega, and Madison.
Winston County has been especially hard hit with nearly 50% of the trackable customers now without power.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch 385 continues until 6 PM for much of northern and central Alabama, with damaging winds the main concern.
Strong storms with 60 mph winds are racing east across Jackson and DeKalb counties—take shelter now if you’re in the warning area.
A fast-moving line of severe storms with 60 mph winds and hail is sweeping across parts of central and northeast Alabama this afternoon—take shelter if you’re in the path.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect until 6 PM for the northern half of Alabama, where damaging winds and large hail are the primary threats.
Heat index values near 100° across Central Alabama this afternoon are creating a moderate risk for heat-related illness, especially for those without proper cooling or hydration.
Severe storms with damaging winds will push into northwest Alabama around midday, with an enhanced risk for severe weather this afternoon as an MCS moves east from Mississippi and Tennessee.
Severe storms with hail and damaging winds are moving through parts of Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair counties this afternoon — warning in effect until 5:45 PM.
Storms are developing on a remnant outflow boundary this afternoon, and while widespread severe weather isn’t expected, a few cells could produce damaging winds or hail as they tap into very unstable air.
Severe storm with damaging winds and hail moving through northern Madison and Limestone Counties—take cover if you’re in the path.
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