Two areas of interest across Alabama tonight…
…an area of thunderstorms over East Central Alabama and a line of storms approaching the western counties.
The western activity is really a double line…the leading edge is over western Lauderdale and Colbert Counties…about ten miles west of Franklin County…20 miles west of Hamilton…and 35 miles west of Vernon.
The main line lags the leading line by several miles, but it quickly catching up. Some impressive cell mergers may happen with some serious intensification as it happens. The main line is pushing east at an impressive 40-45 mph. Lots of deadly lightning and some very strong winds possible with this activity.
Wind damage has already been reported from Colbert County where several trees are reported down at Riverton. Trees also reproted down at Waterloo in Lauderdale County.
Severe thunderstorm warning has been reissued for Colbert and Lauderdale County.
I think this activity stays north of Birmingham tonight…
In East Alabama…a short line of storms is moving northeast through Talladega and Clay Counties. It has passed Talladega, but has not made it to Ashland. Some lightning.
This area is north and west of the main area…which extends from Wedowee in Randolph County through western Chambers County west of Lafayette. Big area of heavy rain with lots of lightning.
Big storms in Russell and Lee County south of Opelika also.
Large area of moderate rain extends back through Macon, Elmore and Coosa County. Nice drought denting rains.
More steady rains through Chilton, Perry and Marengo Counties.
Side note…
The Columbus NWS radar is down and has been for several days. When I asked about it today, the NWS BMX forecaster said they are waiting on parts. Then said “It’s like being without our left eye.” Well said. We miss it.
