Published on: August 30, 2007 at 6:27 PM

Line of strong thunderstorms across Central Alabama at 6:30.

Main part was from South Bibb County eastward across Central Chilton County into North Coosa.

Moving south.

NWS/Birmingham has Chilton and Coosa County under a Significant weather Alert until 7 Storms may have 40 mph gusts, very heavy rain and dangerous lightning.

Other strong storms in NW Alabama over Walker and Winston moving into North Tuscaloosa County.

Extensive moderate to heavy rain covers much of Greene, Pickens, Sumter and Marengo County in West Alabama.

REPORT FROM MERIDIAN
As of 6 o’clock this evening, Meridian has been drenched with 1.85 inches of rain at the airport (Key Field) Most of this within about two hours. Lauderdale County (Meridian area) was under a Flash Flood Warning.