Published on: January 8, 2008 at 5:49 PM

Intense thunderstorms continue marching eastward towards some West and NW Alabama counties. Some of the more intense thunderstorms will reach places like Marion and Lamar Counties by 7:00 this evening.

TORNADO WATCH POSSIBLE
The Storm Prediction Center indicates that a Tornado Watch will likely be extended into Alabama by around 6:30 or so this evening. We will watch that closely all evening and all night, if necessary.

A number of Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are in effect in Mississippi.

This line of thunderstorms is loaded with lightning.