Strong Storm Now Affecting Parts Of Lamar County

Scott Martin | May 11, 2019 @ 3:22 pm

Heads up for southern Lamar County as a strong storm with winds up to and exceeding 40 MPH is moving through.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
319 PM CDT Sat May 11 2019

ALZ012-112045-
Lamar AL-
319 PM CDT Sat May 11 2019

…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN LAMAR COUNTY UNTIL 345
PM CDT…

At 319 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Steens, or 9 miles west of Millport, moving north at 45 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include…
Vernon, Millport, Kennedy, Blooming Grove, Bedford, Cody, Star,
Hightogy, Lamar County Public Lake and Melborne.

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, 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.