Published on: April 12, 2009 at 11:23 PM

A new Tornado Watch has been issued for Autauga, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery and Perry Counties till 5:00 AM CDT.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Marengo County. Dangerous bow echo from east of Linden to west of Grove Hill. Does not appear to be tornadic at this time.

Elevated thunderstorm with moderate to heavy rain continue across much of the area. The heaviest storms are from southern Tuscaloosa County into Hale County.

Earlier…winds gusted to 56 mph at Meridian.

A tree reportedly fell on a house along highway 253 in Winfield with entrapment. That report was received around 10:42.