…..NWS continues a special weather statement for Marion County in NW Alabama. Very strong storm near Hamilton was moving west at only 5 mph. It could have nickel-size hail and gusts to 40. Could also cause some flooding in low-lying areas.
…..Down in SE Alabama, the Pike County EMA Office at 3:55 p.m. reported that lightning struck a power substation in the city of Troy causing a fire at the substation. There are numerous power outages across the northern part of Pike County.
…..NWS/Birmingham has a Significant Weather Alert for Fayette and Marion County until 5:30. A very strong storm was near Guin or about 8 miles west of Winfield moving SE at 20. It may have dime-size hail and gusts to 40.
…..Dallas and Lowndes Counties at 5:30 p.m. A strong storm was near Benton moving east slowly at 5 mph. It may have gusts to 40 and frequent lightning.
…..NWS/Birmingham issued a Flood Advisory for Cherokee County in NE Alabama. Very heavy rain was falling over much of the county. This also affects both Centre and Cedar Bluff.
