Strong Storms Affecting Lee, Elmore, Macon, Tallapoosa, & Chambers Counties

Scott Martin | May 29, 2017 @ 12:57 pm

SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN LEE…NORTHEASTERN ELMORE…NORTHEASTERN MACON…TALLAPOOSA AND SOUTHWESTERN CHAMBERS COUNTIES UNTIL 1:15 PM CDT

At 12:43 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Eclectic to near Martin Lake At Kowaliga to near Still Waters Resort to Auburn University. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include…
Auburn, Opelika, Alexander City, Dadeville, Camp Hill, Notasulga, Eclectic, Jacksons’ Gap, Waverly, Cusseta, Martin Dam, Auburn University, Tuskegee National Forest, Sturkie, Ridge Grove, Jacksons Gap, Hillabee Creek, Liberty City, Martin Lake At Kowaliga and Oak Bowery.

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.