A severe thunderstorm warning continues for parts of Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, Walker [AL] till 9:15 PM CDT.
NOTE AT 8:59 – Blount County has been cleared from the warning…
The storms extend from Oakman to Fultondale to Pinson to Springville. They are definitely weakening now…but still packing a punch.
Winds of 60 mph, very heavy rain and dangerous lightning are accompanying the storms.
A tree was reported down on A power line in Fultondale. Other reports of trees down in Cordova. And power lines on fire in Jasper…South 6th Avenue and West 16th Street.
Even well ahead of the storm, the outflow is producing winds in excess of 35 mph.
