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Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Remain in Oregon and Alabama as Storms Threaten Hail, Gusty Winds and Flooding

Shelter warnings cover counties in Oregon, Alabama after storms bring hail, damaging winds, frequent lightning or flash flooding.

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Overview

  • Active severe thunderstorm warnings remain in effect Friday evening for Josephine County, Oregon, and multiple counties across Alabama.
  • In Oregon, storms tracked over Selma are forecast to produce quarter- to marble-sized hail and wind gusts reaching 60 mph, with vehicle, roof and tree damage possible.
  • Alabama storms monitored by Doppler radar have produced wind gusts up to 50 mph in Franklin and Lawrence counties and up to 40 mph elsewhere, prompting late-afternoon alerts.
  • Torrential rainfall raises the risk of localized flooding, and motorists are advised not to drive through flooded roadways.
  • Residents are urged to seek interior shelter in buildings or vehicles to avoid frequent cloud-to-ground lightning capable of striking up to 10 miles from storm cells.