Published on: March 15, 2008 at 1:30 AM

A complex of powerful storms is moving eastward quickly over West Alabama on this early Saturday morning.

It now extends from western Colbert, Franklin and Marion Counties down through Lamar County and into Northwest Pickens County, then into Mississippi south of Columbus.

It has the potential for damaging wind gusts and large hail.

Golfball sized hail was reported in Millport in Lamar County.

Severe thunderstorm warning continue for…

Southwestern Lamar County and Pickens County til 2 a.m…very dangerous storm west of Pickensville and another north of Ethelsville,,,moving toward Millport/Kennedy, Reform, Gordo, Carrollton and Pickensville…strong indications of large hail. Good candidate for damaging winds. Could also produce an isolated tornado. Take cover as these storms approach. Lots of lightning also.

…til 1:45 for SE Marion, NW Walker and northern Fayette….dangerous storm near Glen Allen moving toward Eldridge, Kansas and Carbon Hill…

…til 1:45 for Marion County…storms in an around Hamilton are severe…moving NE toward Hackleburg, Bear Creek and eventually Haleyville.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for nearly all of North and Central Alabama until 8 a.m.