Strong Storms Are Getting Fired Up Early Today… Heads Up Walker, Fayette, Lamar Counties

Scott Martin | July 8, 2017 @ 10:43 am

At 10:40 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Winfield to near Bluff to Blooming Grove. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

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.

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

Locations impacted include…
Winfield, Fayette, Carbon Hill, Guin, Berry, Brilliant, Glen Allen, Kansas, Belk, Beaverton, Gu-Win, Eldridge, Bankston, Bluff, Blooming Grove, Twin, Tucker, Stone Wall, Wayside and Richard Arthur Field.

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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.