Some thunder over Northeast Alabama early this morning.
Storms had intensified a tad over southern Marshall into northern Etowah County a little while ago. A little heavier activity extends from west of Fort Payne to near Gadsden to east of Ashville. It is moving quickly east and will affect areas like Fort Payne, Centre and Jacksonville over the next hour. Some brief heavy rain and occasional lightning will occur.
Vic up in Scrougeout reported lightning and thunder in his area.
It is part of a general area of rain showers with a little thunder that extends from Northeast Alabama through Blount, western St. Clair, Jefferson, Shelby, Tuscaloosa, Bibb and into Hale Counties.
Just heard a distant clap of thunder here in Trussville.
It is moving east.
The activity is associated with a warm front and increasing low level jet to our west that will moisten up the atmosphere this morning and set the stage for potential severe weather later today.
Read Dr. Coleman’s post just below about the severe weather threat. It appears there could be a significant tornado risk later today over parts of South Central and South Alabama with all of the state included in the risk for severe weather.
In addition, it will be windy across the area with southerly winds averaging 10-20 mph with higher gusts. A lake wind advisory is in effect.
