Strong Storms Affecting Randolph and Clay Counties

Scott Martin | April 30, 2017 @ 5:25 pm

At 5:19 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ashland to near Goldville. Movement was east at 35 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY has been issued for Western Randolph and Southeastern Clay counties until 6:00PM.

Locations impacted include…
Lineville, Ashland, Wedowee, Lake Wedowee, Wadley, Malone, Barfield, Dickert, Cragford, R.l. Harris Dam, Ofelia, Tennant, Motley and Mellow Valley.

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

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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.