At 5 am, a line of strong to severe thunderstorms have begun to move into the extreme northwestern parts of Alabama, where a Tornado Warning was just canceled for Colbert and Franklin counties and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was just issued for Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties. The rest of Central Alabama is quiet at this juncture.
A Tornado Watch continues in effect until 11 am for Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan counties in North Alabama and for Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker, and Winston counties in the northwestern parts of Central Alabama.
A Slight Risk for severe storms continues across nearly all of North/Central Alabama throughout the rest of the day, while a Marginal Risk continues for the southeastern parts of the area, mainly south of the I-85 corridor. Latest trends continue to show that the main window for stronger to severe storms will be from now through 6 pm tonight from northwest to southeast across the area. Damaging winds up to 60 mph and a few tornadoes remain the main threats.
Stay weather aware as this line continues to move through the area today, as strong to severe storms will be possible across all of North/Central Alabama. Get to your safe place if a warning has been issued for your location. Make sure you have fresh batteries in your weather radio and flashlights now. Keep your phones charged up and have your favorite apps installed that will warn you and keep you updated. We’ll be here throughout the day.
