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Calendar May 11, 2007 at 9:07 PM
A Very Wet Metro Area

UPDATED AT 9:55 PM FOR ADDITIONAL RAIN AMOUNTS It was a general soaking across the Greater Birmingham area late this afternoon and evening. The most beneficial rain in a long time. There was also locally heavy rain in a number … Continue reading

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Calendar May 11, 2007 at 9:06 PM
Calhoun County Wind

Thanks to Dustin Gillihan for this image… he writes: “A thunderstorm moved through Alexandria today around 3:15. We received heavy rain and wind. The storm lasted about 30 minutes. The picture shows damage to a house that is under construction … Continue reading

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Calendar May 11, 2007 at 9:03 PM
Calhoun County Hail

Thanks to Brad Hays for this image… he writes: “Here are some pictures of the dime sized hail that fell in Wellington, AL at around 3:45 this afternoon.”

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Calendar May 11, 2007 at 7:16 PM
Evening Update–7:20 Report

A cluster of strong thunderstorms continues to advance slowly toward the WSW across Central Alabama this evening. At 7:20 pm, the strongest thunderstorms were over West Shelby County and Extreme SW Jefferson County. They were beginning to cross over into … Continue reading

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Calendar May 11, 2007 at 6:48 PM
Back in Service

Sorry, but sharp lightning knocked me out of service in NE Trussville. Internet out Telephones out temporarily Power interruptions Back to normal now as the stronger thunderstorms have moved SW into South and West Jefferson County and over North Shelby … Continue reading

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Calendar May 11, 2007 at 5:29 PM
Alabama at 5:30 p.m

The NWS has issued a Significant Weather Alert for Jefferson County until 6:15. Doppler radar showed a strong thunderstorm in the Pinson/Clay/Chalkville area drifting west. The primary threat is possible flooding on roadways and low-lying areas. Small hail may also … Continue reading

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Calendar May 11, 2007 at 5:23 PM
A Few More Notes

(Scan down to see earlier posts that are still valid) Thunderstorms in Central Alabama now moving westward producing locally very heavy rain. * Some have moved into NE Jefferson County approaching Trussville. * Storms have moved into East Shelby County … Continue reading

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Calendar May 11, 2007 at 4:53 PM
Alabama Weather at 5:10 PM

A very strong thunderstorm was along the Blount-Cullman County line, dumping very heavy rain. It was closest to Garden City. A strong storm over SW Coosa County was moving into SE Chilton County SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ALERTS NOW IN EFFECT Talladega … Continue reading

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