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Strong Storms Affecting Chambers County

| March 10, 2017 @ 3:45 am

At 3:41 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Standing Rock to Sparkling Springs. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. So the NWS Birmingham has issued a Significant Weather Advisory for Chambers County until 4:45AM. Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include…
Valley, Lanett, Lafayette, Stroud, La Fayette, Red Level, Waverly, Lakeview, Cusseta, Post Oak Forks, Denson, River View, Amity Park, Sturkie, Abanda, Standing Rock, Welch, Trammel Crossroads, Ridge Grove and Buffalo.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Category: ALL POSTS, Severe Weather

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.

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