A line of thunderstorms continues across Central Alabama this evening from Cleburne and Clahoun Counties in the east through Talladega and Clay Counties into Shelby County.
It extends on southwestward through Chilton, Bibb and Perry Counties, where the storm of the hour shows strong signs of a possible tornado approaching Lawley. A tornado warning is in effect until 6:30 for Chilton, Perry and Bibb Counties.
The line continues through Hale, southern Greene and Sumter Counties.
SIgnificant weather alerts are in effect for the stronger storms along the line. Storms are strong in the Anniston area. They are also strong from Columbiana over to Childersburg. Another is just northeast of Greensboro. These storms will be capable of samll hail, gusty winds, dealy lightning and torrential rains.
Northwest of the line, the severe weather threat has ended. A tornado watch is in effect for East Central Counties until 9 p.m. with a severe thunderstorm watch over South Central Alabama til 9 also.
Late report from Gadsden…an 86 mph wind gust was reported by Etowah EMA at 4:16 p.m. There is significant wind damage in the Gadsden area. An unconfirmed tornado was spotted at I-759 and US-411 during the height of the storm.
