A severe thunderstorm continues over Tuscaloosa County. It is passing near and just northeast of Northport.
Pea sized hail was reported at Hwys 82/69 in Northport a short time ago. A tree fell on a vehicle causing an accident 5 miles northwest of Northport at 1 p.m. Another tree on vehicle at Mt. Olive Road and highway 171.
The storm has gotten a little stronger in the past few minutes. It is putting down lots of deadly lightning and likely producing hail. It could be getting ready to put down a downburst, producing very high winds. Winds gusted to 33 mph at the Tuscaloosa Airport.
It is putting out heavy rain as well. An areal flood advisory has been issued for Tuscaloosa County. Bud Bean in Northport reported 0.64 inches as of 1:03. Ronald Hughes in Coker quickly picked up 0.50 inches before 1 p.m.
Places like Holt and Peterson need to be especially alert. It will pass near or just south of Brookwood as well. It will come fairly close to Cottondale as well.
