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Strong Storms Affecting Parts of Eastern Alabama

| May 29, 2017 @ 7:09 pm

SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN ST. CLAIR COUNTY UNTIL 7:30 PM CDT

At 6:59 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Odenville to Barber Motorsports Park. Movement was east at 20 mph. Pea size hail and winds of 30 to 40 mph will be possible with these
storms.

Locations impacted include…
Pell City, Leeds, Moody, Odenville, Margaret, Riverside, Ragland, Bald Rock, Branchville, St. Clair County Airport, Wattsville, Chula Vista, Camp Winnataska and Cropwell.

SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ETOWAH AND CENTRAL CHEROKEE COUNTIES UNTIL 7:45 PM CDT…

At 7:01 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Sand Rock to near Altoona. Movement was east at 25 mph. Pea size hail and winds of 30 to 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include…
Gadsden, Rainbow City, Hokes Bluff, Centre, Cedar Bluff, Centre Municipal Airport, Attalla, Glencoe, Leesburg, Reece City, Sand Rock, Gaylesville, Tennala, Tabor Road, Cherokee Rock Village, Cornwall Furnace Park, Ballplay, Slackland, Gadsden Mall and Weiss Lake.

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.

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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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