At 1031 PM CST, a line of severe thunderstorms were located from near Littleville to near Winston Free State Barn, moving northeast at 70 mph. This line has a history of producing wind damage across Marion County.
At 1031 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Moundville to Faunsdale to Magnolia, moving east at 45 mph.
At 1029 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles northwest of Wilmer, or 9 miles southeast of Lucedale, moving east at 30 mph.
At 1024 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles northeast of I65 And AL 113, or 12 miles southeast of Frisco City, moving north at 30 mph.
Severe storms imminent to Tuscaloosa, rapidly moving eastward
At 1019 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles south of Butler to near Silas to 7 miles southwest of Millry to 9 miles southwest of State Line, moving east at 50 mph.
At 1019 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of Cherokee, or 9 miles northwest of Sheffield, moving northeast at 60 mph. A 60 mph wind gust was reported in Cherokee, AL.
At 10:11 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southwest of Lucedale, moving east at 20 mph. Radar indicates wind gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
At 9:57 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Red Bay to near Glen Allen to near Ashcraft Corner, moving northeast at 60 mph. These storms are producing wind gusts up to 70 mph, which may cause considerable tree damage and damage to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
New mesoscale discussion issued for the area as severe weather threat ramps up
At 9:51 PM CST, a line of severe thunderstorms was located from near Belmont to 7 miles west of Weston to Guin, moving northeast at 50 mph. A Tornado Watch remains in effect, and tornadoes can form rapidly in a line of storms. Seek immediate shelter if a Tornado Warning is issued for your area.
At 9:48 PM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado were located along a line extending from near Detroit to near Gu-Win, moving northeast at 60 mph. Radar indicated rotation within the storm, posing a significant tornado threat.
Locations likely to be impacted include Demopolis, Greensboro, Linden, Uniontown, Jefferson, Moundville, Thomaston, Akron, Sweet Water, Newbern, Myrtlewood, Faunsdale, Dayton, Nanafalia, Consul, Magnolia, Sawyerville, Wayne, Miller, and Vineland.
At 9:36 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles southeast of Waynesboro, moving east at 40 mph. Radar indicated rotation within the storm, posing a significant tornado threat.
Our long time friend, mentor, and charter Weather Factory member, J.B. Elliott, passed away on May 11, 2015. Click HERE to read James' tribute.
