Storm Severe in Calera Area

Local Storm Report by NWS BMX: 5 NNE Calera [Shelby Co, AL] amateur radio reports HAIL of ping pong ball size (E1.50 INCH) at 06:54 PM CDT — 1 1/2 inch hail along village drive in the Waterford area with winds 40 mph gusting to 50.

Doppler radar indicating winds 55 knots just 100 feet off the surface at the Shelby County Airport. This indicates high potential for wind damage.

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Shelby and Chilton Counties.