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Strong Storms Pounding Birmingham Area

| June 17, 2011 @ 12:26 pm | 5 Replies

…Trees reported down in Helena at 12:06.

…Penny sized hail in Locust Fork at 12:00 with winds estimated to 50 mph.

…Pea sized hail at Springville.

…Dime sized hail at Chik-fil-A in Hoover.

Severe thunderstorm warning continues for Jefferson/Shelby til 12:30…and for St. Clair County til 1 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Central Alabama for areas generally south of Birmingham until 6 p.m.

Here is the radar overview…

The line is dropping southeast at 20-25 mph.

Category: Alabama's Weather, Severe Weather

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