A Quick Update at 6:55 PM CDT
A line of storms that have developed a well-defined bow echo is pushing its way across much of North/Central Alabama. The strongest part of the line stretches from Oneonta, to Springville, to Moody, to Chelsea, to Alabaster, to West Blocton, back to Moundville. This line is moving to the southeast at 35 MPH. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is currently in effect for St. Clair and Shelby Counties until 7:00 PM CDT.
People at Talladega Superspeedway are directly in the path of the storm, and need to find a place of safety until the line passes the track and surrounding areas. Winds in excess of 60 MPH, dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning, and quarter-size hail are possible with these storms.
Hail reports are coming in from storms that currently have Severe Thunderstorm Warnings on them. Penny size hail was reported 2 miles southeast of Tuscaloosa at 6:27 PM, with dime-size hail falling at the time of report along McFarland Blvd. Pea-size hail was covering the ground at Elder Street in Birmingham. Quarter size hail was reported in Kimberly at 6:21 PM.
Category: Alabama's Weather, Severe Weather
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