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NWS Issues Multiple Alabama Thunderstorm Alerts as Flood Advisory Follows

Doppler radar identified localized cells, prompting immediate warnings that urged indoor shelter.

Overview

  • At 2:41 p.m. CT, a severe thunderstorm warning for Franklin County called for 60 mph gusts and penny-sized hail, with a storm near Belgreen moving southeast at 15 mph.
  • Earlier, a short-term alert at 1:25 p.m. CT flagged strong storms with gusts up to 40 mph in Franklin and Lawrence counties, with a Doppler-tracked cell near Ashridge moving east at 10 mph.
  • Additional strong-thunderstorm statements covered Fayette and Walker counties at 2:05 p.m. CT and Marion and Winston counties at 2:44 p.m. CT, affecting locations including Jasper, Carbon Hill, and Haleyville.
  • A flood advisory for Fayette and Walker counties was issued at 2:47 p.m. CT through 5 p.m., warning of small-stream flooding and urging drivers to avoid water-covered roads.
  • On Thursday in Southern California, NWS San Diego warned San Bernardino and Riverside valley and mountain communities of 0.5-inch hail and 50 mph gusts from a storm near Highland moving north at 25 mph.