Strong Storms Affecting Tuscaloosa, Greene, Hale, & Bibb Counties

Scott Martin | July 1, 2017 @ 6:17 pm

At 6:13 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Shelton State Community College, or 7 miles south of Tuscaloosa, moving east at 30 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include…
Tuscaloosa, Northport, Holt, Moundville, Brookwood, Coaling, Vance, Coker, McFarland Mall, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Lake Wildwood,
Knoxville, Shelton State Community College, Bryant Denny Stadium, University Mall, Deerlick Creek Campgrounds, Englewood, Ralph,
Maxwell and Lake Tuscaloosa Hwy 69 Bridge.

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

Category: Archived Warnings

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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.