Published on: July 29, 2009 at 11:02 PM

* In Tuscaloosa Area, tree down on Rice Mine Road near Daniel Building

* 0.63 rain at Cottondale

* A report from Courtney in Tuscaloosa at 10:42 pm: “Intense flooding close to stadium. Some cars suspended in the water. The water was at windshield level. Intense lightning setting off car alarms.

* At 10:55 pm, two of the strongest storms had advanced to West Shelby County and over SW Jefferson County

Several of our Skywatchers not only give us great weather observations but they also monitor radio frequencies of First Responders (Police and Fire) They relay reports and that is a great help to us. For example, John Talbot monitors a variety of emergency personnel. Thanks to all!