Our line of intense thunderstorms is approaching the Birmingham metro area at 5:30 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Jefferson and Bibb Counties until 6:30 p.m.
It extends from east of Cullman southwestward to along the Jefferson/Walker County to 15 miles west of downtown Birmingham then to west of Vance and onto just west of Greensboro.
Winds will gust to 50-60 mph all along the line, with stronger storms producing gusts to 75 mph or higher. This is capable of producing significant damage. Take cover as this line approaches your location. This line of storms means business!
The storms also contain deadly lightning and torrential rains.
The good news is that the line appears to be weakening just a bit. It should continue to do so as it moves into slightly more stable air over East Alabama.
Tuscaloosa and Hale County warnings go until 5:45 p.m. The severe thunderstorm watch goes until 9 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Jefferson and Bibb Counties until 6:30 p.m.
It extends from east of Cullman southwestward to along the Jefferson/Walker County to 15 miles west of downtown Birmingham then to west of Vance and onto just west of Greensboro.
Winds will gust to 50-60 mph all along the line, with stronger storms producing gusts to 75 mph or higher. This is capable of producing significant damage. Take cover as this line approaches your location. This line of storms means business!
The storms also contain deadly lightning and torrential rains.
The good news is that the line appears to be weakening just a bit. It should continue to do so as it moves into slightly more stable air over East Alabama.
Tuscaloosa and Hale County warnings go until 5:45 p.m. The severe thunderstorm watch goes until 9 p.m.
on March 9, 2006, 5:47 pm
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