Overview

• National Weather Service issued alerts for strong storms in Clarke and Monroe counties, warning of marble-sized hail up to 0.5 inches and gusts reaching 50 mph.
• Earlier Tuesday, similar warnings covered Crenshaw and Covington counties with wind gusts up to 40 mph and potential damage to unsecured objects.
• Torrential downpours accompanying these thunderstorms pose flash flood risks that could render roadways impassable in low-lying areas.
• A persistent heat dome continues to drive daytime highs into the 90s and 100s across the central and eastern US, offering little overnight relief.
• Over 150 million people remain under heat advisories, with heat indices topping 104°F and officials urging hydration and reduced outdoor exertion.