Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Tallapoosa and Chambers Counties

| May 3, 2025 @ 6:31 pm

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 7:45 PM for Tallapoosa and Chambers counties in east central Alabama. At 6:26 PM, radar showed strong storms stretching from near Southern Lake Martin to Abanda, moving east at 25 mph. These storms are capable of producing quarter-size hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph.

Locations in the path include Jacksons’ Gap, Horseshoe Bend, Lakeview, Lanett, Valley, Fairfax, and Reeltown. Torrential rain and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning are also occurring with these storms, and localized flooding is possible.

This line of storms is part of a broader severe weather complex that already prompted warnings in Montgomery, Elmore, Autauga, and Lowndes counties, where storms remain active as of 6:45 PM. Residents in the warned area should seek sturdy shelter and avoid driving through flooded roadways.

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