Strong Storms Affecting Dallas County

Scott Martin | April 30, 2017 @ 3:16 pm

At 3:12 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Paul M Grist State Park to near Boykin. Movement was east at 30 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY has been issued for Dallas County until 4:15PM.

Locations impacted include…
Selma, Valley Grande, Selmont-West Selmont, Orrville, Gardner Island,
Tyler, Old Cahaba Park, Dallas County Horse Arena, Belknap, Paul M
Grist State Park, Dallas Lake, Memorial Stadium, Burnsville, Potter
Station, Carlowville, Hazen, Minter, Craig Field Aiport, Valley Creek
Junction and Plantersville.

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.

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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.