Heads Up Autauga, Shelby, Chilton, & Bibb Counties

| January 2, 2017 @ 10:38 am

A significant Weather Advisory has been issued for Chilton, Northwestern Autauga, Shelby, and Southeastern Bibb counties until 11:15 AM CST.

At 1035 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Helena to 9 miles northwest of Paul M. Grist State Park. Movement was east at 35 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include Hoover, Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Calera, Chelsea, Clanton, Montevallo, Columbiana, Jemison, Wilsonville, Indian Springs Village, Vincent, Thorsby, Harpersville, Westover, Maplesville, Wilton,
Billingsley and Brierfield Ironworks Park.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Category: Alabama's Weather, Severe Weather

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.

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