Published on: May 30, 2017 at 12:44 PM

SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN WALKER…SOUTHERN BLOUNT AND NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES UNTIL 1:30 PM CDT

At 12:41 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cordova to near Morris. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include…
Jasper, Gardendale, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Dallas, Warrior, Kimberly, Morris, Locust Fork, Parrish, Oakman, Trafford, Sipsey, County Line, Rocky Hollow, Burnwell, Beloit, Arkadelphia and Lynns Park.

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.