Strong Storms Over The Northeastern Parts of Central Alabama As We Approach 5:00 PM

At 4:50 pm, a cluster of thunderstorms were over Cleburne County and down into the northern parts of Clay and Randolph counties. Some gusty winds, heavy rain, and dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning are likely with these storms as they continue to push off to the east at around 45 MPH.

With the trends that have been seen today, NWS Birmingham has removed the Slight Risk for the northeastern parts of the area and keeps a Marginal Risk up for the east and southeastern parts of the area through the evening hours. The main threat will be from isolated damaging wind gusts up to 60 MPH.

For the rest of the evening and late night hours, the western half of Central Alabama will stay dry while a few lingering showers and thunderstorms will remain possible. By midnight, all of Central Alabama should be rain free.

Just taking a look at the major reporting stations across Central Alabama, here are the highs for today:

Birmingham 89º
Montgomery 94º
Tuscaloosa 90º
Anniston 90º
Troy 91º
Calera (NWS Birmingham) 88º

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