Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega Co. Until 6:30 am
As of 5:39 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was detected over Alabaster, moving eastward at 50 mph.
As of 5:39 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was detected over Alabaster, moving eastward at 50 mph.
Rain and storms continue to push southward across portions of Central Alabama, while some showers remain over portions of North Alabama. The severe weather threat has ended for the northern Alabama counties.
The primary hazard is flash flooding caused by thunderstorms, with small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other low-lying areas expected to be affected.
At 5:19 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near West Blocton, approximately 10 miles north of Centreville. The storm is moving east at a speed of 50 mph.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 9:00 AM CDT for 20 counties in Central Alabama.
At 4:12 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Little River Falls to near Holly Pond, moving southeast at 40 mph.
At 4:11 AM CDT, a line of severe thunderstorms was extending from 10 miles northwest of Summerville to near Snead to near Cullman, moving east at 60 mph.
NWS Huntsville has removed Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, and Limestone counties in North Alabama from the current tornado watch.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Jackson County and DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama. This warning is in effect until 4:15 AM CDT.
At 3:30 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles east of Falkville, or 12 miles east of Hartselle, moving southeast at 50 mph. The hazard includes a tornado with radar indicated rotation. The impact of this storm is expected to bring flying debris that will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed, and damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees is likely.
At 3:27 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles east of Falkville, or 12 miles southeast of Hartselle, moving east at 55 mph. The hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail. Radar indicated the source of this storm and the impact is expected to cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
At 3:20 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Grant, or 10 miles north of Guntersville, moving southeast at 40 mph. The hazard includes a tornado.
NWS Birmingham adds Cherokee and Etowah counties to the current tornado watch, which already includes Blount, Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker, Winston counties in Central Alabama. The watch continues until 8 am.
At 3:10 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was identified 7 miles north of Gurley, or 11 miles east of Moores Mill, moving east at 50 mph. The storm brings a hazard of a tornado and quarter-size hail, with radar indicating rotation.