Published on: March 18, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Nearly 200,000 without power across Alabama now…

Trees and power lines down north of Trussville at 3:20.

Trees on house in in Sardis City in Etowah County.. residents trapped.

Wind gust to 88 mph just southeast of Gadsden at 4 p.m….anemometer registered 88 mph prior to losing a cup. numerous trees and powerlines down.

Saks [Calhoun Co, AL] broadcast media reports TSTM WND DMG at 04:11 PM CDT — roof of Acker Electric co building partially removed. winds estimated at 70-80 mph by trained nws spotter.

Sturkie [Chambers Co, AL] public reports HAIL of golf ball size (E1.75 INCH) at 04:21 PM CDT —

2 ESE Mount Cheaha [Clay Co, AL] emergency mngr reports TSTM WND DMG at 04:22 PM CDT — trees and power lines down near Hwy 49 and Abel Rd.