NEW SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: until 5:30 a.m. for Fayette and Walker Counties, including Jasper.
The complex of thunderstorm storms starting causing problems as it moved from Oklahoma into Arkansas overnight.
It produced numerous reports of severe weather including at least 24 reports of tornadoes. A tornado struck Mena, AR. Another touched down in the northern part of Shreveport, LA. Power flashes were visible from the NWS office. 15-20 homes were destroyed in Crossett AR. Wind damage was reported in Greenwood MS.
This complex of storms is moving moving quickly east across North Central Alabama.
A tornado watch is in effect until 9 a.m. for Cullman, Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan Coutnies in North Alabama and Fayette, Greene, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston Counties in Central Alabama. The SPC is considering continuing this watch to the east into Northwest Georgia as the severe threat continues.
LATE NEWS: Jefferson and Blount Counties have been added to the roll of the tornado watch. Lamar and Marion have been removed.
This is only the beginning. More severe weather will be on the menu for later today as a dynamic storm system affects Alabama.
