New Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Chilton, Talladega, Calhoun, Coosa, and Cherokee Counties
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 4:00 PM CDT for portions of central and east-central Alabama, including Chilton, Talladega, Calhoun, western Coosa, and Cherokee counties.
At 2:45 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Section to Ashville to Brook Highland to Brent, moving east at 45 mph.
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail.
Areas impacted include Anniston, Oxford, Talladega, Sylacauga, Clanton, Jacksonville, and Centre.
Winds this strong may down trees and power lines and cause damage to structures. Seek shelter indoors away from windows.
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