Very strong storms continue in Central Alabama this afternoon.
Just before 4 o’clock some of the atrongest ones were over Chilton, Bibb and dallas County.
The NWS continues a Significant Weather Alert for St. Clair County until 4:15
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
It is for Central Autauga County in Central Alabama until 4:30. The severe thunderstorm was near Vide Junction which is about 15 miles south of Clanton. It was moving west very slowly at about 5 mph. May have winds over 60 mph. All of the storms have benches of dangerous lightning.
OTHER REPORTS (SOME OF THESE FROM EARLIER THIS AFTERNOON)
…Tree on fire Fulton Gap Road, Oak Grove Community, Talladega County, caused by lightning strike.
…Large tree down at 439 East Marble Valled Road, Talladega County.
…In Shelby County, trees down 6 miles SW of Inverness near Timberline Cove on Valleydale Road and Sunny Meadows Subdivision.
…Chilton County EMA reports trees down throughout Central Chilton County.
…At 2:28 pm, trees down on powerline Roebuck Springs in East Birmingham. Power was ouit for part of the area.
…Altadena area, power out for a time. Patrick, commenting on the 33/40 weather blog, said it was the most rain he had since July and the worst lightning he had seen in years.
…In Blount County, highway 231 and County Road One, near Swan Bridge Covered Bridge near bus stop, road blocked by trees
…Dime size hail at Fayetteville, Talladega County
……more later
