Published on: March 24, 2013 at 3:40 PM

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Winds are roaring across Alabama this afternoon behind a strong cold front.

Winds gusted to 51 mph at 3:19 p.m.

KBHM 242021Z 26030G44KT 2SM RA BR SQ BKN013 OVC020 14/12 A2960 RMK AO2 PK WND 25044/2019 RAE1959B19 P0000

(Thanks to John Talbot) for seeing that.

The line of showers and storms did actually form. It has prompted a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of DeKalb and Jackson Counties in Northeast Alabama.