UPDATE 6:53…Storm near Hamilton is a little strong. Tops now pushing 40k feet. Indicates potential for small hail. There is the opportunity for it to maintain strength or get a little stronger until it runs out of the instability/shear combination by the time it exits Winston County.
…MARION/LAMAR STORMS WEAKER…NO LONGER SEVERE…
Storms are lined up from Hackleburg to west of Hamilton to near Detroit in northern Lamar County then to near West Point MS.
The heaviest storm was passing between Detroit and Sulligent. It will move between Hamilton and Guin.
The NWS Birmingham is choosing not to issue a warning for Marion and Lamar, choosing a significant weather alert instead.
THREATS…heavy rain, winds gusting to 45 mph the main threats. There could be some small hail as well.
