A line of storms (and I use that term advisedly since there is little or no lightning) is moving quickly to the east across Alabama early this afternoon.
It extends from Harvest to Decatur to Addison to Jasper to just east of Tuscaloosa to near Linden in Marengo County.
Cells have developed just ahead of the main line from northern Tuscaloosa County then northeastward along the Jefferson/Walker County line.
Instabilities values are expected to edge up to as high as 500 j/kg as far north as Blount County ahead of the line. With strong wind shear, and updrafts that survive the intense winds could become severe. Damaging winds will be the main threat although an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out.
REPORTS
…some reports of damage in the Shoals from WAFF
…emergency mngr reports NON-TSTM WND DMG at 11:50 AM CST — at least 5 trees were blown down on county road 27 near Springville…this is well ahead of the main line…and indicative of what can be expected…there are strong winds well ahead of the line…
…relayed from Jason…Blount County – trees down in Holly Springs community in south Blount County and on Hopewell Road in Strawberry community in north Blount County
…Brad Davis at WAFF reports 52 mph wind gust their weather station in Eastern Limestone County…
…tree reported down in Athens…
…severe thunderstorm warnings continue for eastern Limestone, Morgan and Madison Counties til 1 p.m.
..a tornado watch is in effect for much of the northeastern quarter of Alabama until 5 p.m. It is generally from Huntsville…to Centreville to Lafayette and points northeast ahead of the line…
