Here is a roundup of some of the most powerful thunderstorms around Central Alabama late this afternoon.
HALE COUNTY
One of the strongest storms in the entire state covers a good part of North Hale County. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect. It is literally pouring rain from just south of Mouindville southward toward Havana and Greeensboro. The storm was moving slowly south. The Hale County EMA reported nickel-size hail at 5:15 p.m. eight miles south of Moundville in the Havana area. The NWS has extended a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hale County until 6:15. The Hale County EMA also reported wind damage at 5:10 p.m. Several trees were uprooted south of Moundville.
WALKER COUNTY
NWS has posted a Special Weather Statement about some very strong storms moving south into Walker County. Those could become severe at any time.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Some very heavy rain has already occurred this afternoon over a good part of south and SW Jefferson County. Now, some more strong storms are moving ever so slowly into the NE part of the county in the Palmerdale/Pinson area.
NORTH/CENTRAL ALABAMA
Numerous thunderstorms continue from Winston County eastward to Northern St. Clair and Etowah Counties dumping very heavy rain.
ADDITIONAL REPORTS
NWS has issued a Significant Weather Alert for Blount, Jefferson and St. Clair Counties until 6:00 p.m. This is short of an actual warning. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch continues for a number of NE Alabama counties until 8:00 p.m. tonight. Remember also, lightning is unusually severe this afternoon. use extreme caution.
