Published on: May 3, 2009 at 7:38 AM

A wave of strong storms is moving out of South Central MIssissippi toward Alabama this morning.

They are racing compared to yesterday, moving northeast at 45 mph.

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Based on the current rate of travel, these storms will affect Alabama’s Pickens, Sumter and Greene Counties between 9 and 10:30 a.m. and Tuscaloosa about 30-45 minutes later.

The primary risk with these storms will be hail and strong gusty winds, but this type feature is capable of producing tornadoes also.

Heavy rain is also occurring.

The SPC has upgraded the risk for severe weather today to an enhanced MODERATE level. More on that in a minute.