The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 285 in effect until 12:00 PM CDT for portions of east central Alabama. Counties included in the watch are Calhoun, Chambers, Clay, Cleburne, Randolph, and Tallapoosa. Cities in the watch area include Alexander City, Anniston, Ashland, Heflin, Jacksonville, Lanett, Lineville, Roanoke, and Valley.
Storms within this watch area may produce damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, large hail, and dangerous lightning. Residents should remain weather-aware, monitor updates, and be prepared to take shelter quickly if warnings are issued.
