Very strong thunderstorm with buckets of rain crossing from East Shelby County into Talladega. Also pouring rain in the general vicinity of Montgomery.
LATEST WARNINGS (SEVERE THUNDERSTORM)
* West Clay County in East Central Alabama until 6:15
* South Talladega County
Includes the cities of Talladega and Sylacauga
The storm may have wind gusts over 60. The line of storms was from near Talladega to west of Sylacauga moving east at 40.
While the Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8 o’clock tonight, a number of counties are already out of danger because the line of storms has already marched through. Generally areas north and west of Birmingham can relax.
Some rain reports later. Vic Bell, 3340 skywatcher for Scrougeout in NE Etowah County reported a quick 0.86 but he estimates that his old hangout, Black Creek, just a few miles away had 1.50 inches.
Very heavy rain also in Shelby County and part of South Jefferson just to name a few.
