Severe T-Storm Watch — Parts of Central Alabama Until 8 am

Scott Martin | March 26, 2023 @ 1:01 am

The SPC & NWS Birmingham have issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH effective immediately for the following counties in Central Alabama: Autauga, Bibb, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton, Clay, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Greene, Hale, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa. The watch goes until 8 am.

Here’s the SPC’s text:

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Central Alabama

* Effective this Sunday morning from 100 AM until 800 AM CDT.

* Primary threats include…
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5
inches in diameter possible
Isolated damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible
A tornado or two possible

SUMMARY…A few supercells should develop along a west-southwest to
east-northeast oriented moisture gradient this morning. Large hail
will be the primary hazard.

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.