Strong Storm About To Move Into Parts Of Lamar & Pickens Counties

Scott Martin | February 5, 2020 @ 6:12 pm

At this point, the tornado-warned storms approaching the Alabama state line has lost much of its rotational signal. NWS Birmingham is only issuing a Significant Weather Advisory on it until 7:00 pm. Here is the text…

…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN LAMAR COUNTY UNTIL 700
PM CST…

At 609 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Caledonia to near Bent Oak. Movement was east
at 40 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include…
Vernon, Millport, Kennedy, Blooming Grove, Cody, Star, Hightogy and
Melborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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: Alabama's Weather, 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.