At 2:29 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Steele, or near Rainbow City, moving northeast at 35 mph.
Winds of 40 to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include…
Gadsden, Rainbow City, Hokes Bluff, Attalla, Glencoe, Ragland,
Ohatchee, Steele, Walnut Grove, Reece City, Tabor Road, Ballplay,
Gadsden Mall, Noccalula Falls, Southside, Ridgeville, Alabama
International Dragway, Gadsden Steam Plant, Rockledge and Cobb City.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
