Strong Storms Affecting Parts of Bibb & Chilton Counties

Scott Martin | July 17, 2021 @ 3:56 pm

…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN CHILTON AND BIBB COUNTIES UNTIL 445 PM CDT…

At 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mertz to 8 miles east of Heiberger to 8 miles northeast of Burnsville. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include…
Clanton, Brent, Centreville, Jemison, Thorsby, Vance, West Blocton, Maplesville, Billingsley, Parnell, West Centreville, Plecher, Lawley, Ashby, Brierfield Ironworks Park, Mertz, Talladega National Forest, Eoline, Chilton County Motor Sports Park and Pooles Crossroads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

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.