Published on: July 5, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Strong storms are in the I-85 corridor this afternoon…

A significant weather alert is in effect for Elmore, Lee, Macon and Tallapoosa Counties.

Hail larger than pennies was report at Wire Road and Webster Road in Auburn.

Tremendous lightning in these storms. Very deadly.

Storm in Fayette County is moving toward Jasper in Walker County.

Storms are intensifying south of Columbus MS. These storms will move toward Pickens and Tuscaloosa Counties.

Be inside as any storms approach.

The new SPC day one outlook has the southern two thirds of Alabama in a slight risk area for severe weather this afternoon and overnight.

A severe thunderstorm watch continues for South Central and South Alabama until 8 p.m. CDT. It includes Tuscaloosa and Chilton Counties.