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Thunderstorms are widespread across Louisiana and Mississippi this afternoon and activity is beginning to increase over western Alabama as well.
Scattered storms have popped up over eastern Alabama as well.
In West Alabama, a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Lamar and Pickens Counties until 2 p.m. The storm near Carrollton is capable of producing winds of 60 mph or greater.
Storms are widespread over Sumter, Greene and Pickens Counties. These will get into western Tuscaloosa County soon as well. These storms could produce small ail and strong gusty winds. The storm west of Eutaw is intensifying and shows some of the best signs of producing hail.
In East Alabama, storms are strong over Talladega County, lifting into Calhoun Counties. Others are over Northeast Alabama from Blount through Marshall and Etowah Counties into DeKalb County. Strong gusty winds and small ail could accompany these storms.
All of the storms are capable of heavy rain and intense lightning.
