Storms Affecting Cullman County
At 735 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms near Smith Dam, or 10 miles north of Sumiton, moving east at 50 mph.
Archive for March 31st, 2021
More Flash Flood Warnings: Jackson and Marshall Counties Added Until 130 pm; Flooding Being Reported
At 730 AM CDT, gauge reports indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Cullman County Now Under Flash Flood Warning until 115 p.m.
Rainfall is now approaching 4 inches over western Cullman County. More very heavy rainfall will be moving in from the west. Be aware of potential flooding this morning. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!!
Rain/Strong Storms, Then Much Colder
ACTIVE DAY: A cold front will push a band of showers and thunderstorms through Alabama today. SPC has defined a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms for areas along and south of I-59 today (Tuscaloosa/Birmingham/Gadsden and points south), with a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) for areas north of Birmingham.
Storms Affecting Parts of Walker and Fayette Counties
Storms extend from Near Kansas in Walker County into Fayette County.
Storms Moving into Northern Walker/Southern Winston Counties
Heads up for storms moving into Walker and Winston Counties at this hour with gusty winds and very heavy rainfall.
Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Walker, Marion, Winston, Fayette, and Lamar Counties; Flash Flood Watches Continue for the Northern Third of the State
Flooding is becoming a problem across parts of Northwest Alabama this morning as heavy rain continues to move over the area from Mississippi. Expect more flood warnings. Flash flood watches continue across the northern third of the state.
Storms Moving into Parts of Marion, Fayette, and Lamar Counties With Gusty Winds, Heavy Rain
Thunderstorms are moving into parts of Marion, Fayette, and Lamar Counties this morning with heavy rain and gusty winds.
Severe Weather Threat for Areas South of the Front Today
Stay weather aware today, both for the threat of severe weather, but also for flooding. The main severe weather threats are damaging winds and some hail, with a small chance of a couple of tornadoes. Heavy rains will cause flooding.
CANCELED Tornado Warning for Marion & Lamar Co. Until 2:45 am
At 210 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Detroit, or 9 miles northwest of Sulligent, moving northeast at 35 mph.
Latest Mesoscale Discussion: Thunderstorm Development May Continue Over the Next Few Hours
Vigorous thunderstorm development may persist and continue to spread east-northeastward across the region through 4-6 AM CDT, with at least some continuing risk for potentially damaging surface gusts and, perhaps, an isolated, brief tornado.
