Within the last half-hour, the upper level winds have picked up enough across northwestern Alabama to help sustain some heavy convective showers. These showers are not producing much lightning, which tells us they are not intense enough to produce large hail or high winds yet, and are thus not severe.
As this activity moves east, it will move into a more favorable environment for additional development within the next half hour and will have to be watched carefully. The strongest storm as of 2:06 was near Berry in Fayette County moving northeast into Walker County. Other cells are popping up north of Tuscaloosa along Alabama Highway 69.
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 5:00 PM, and the office is fully-staffed for the afternoon and evening. We will be watching the new development closely, and give you updates as new information comes out!
More to come...
As this activity moves east, it will move into a more favorable environment for additional development within the next half hour and will have to be watched carefully. The strongest storm as of 2:06 was near Berry in Fayette County moving northeast into Walker County. Other cells are popping up north of Tuscaloosa along Alabama Highway 69.
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 5:00 PM, and the office is fully-staffed for the afternoon and evening. We will be watching the new development closely, and give you updates as new information comes out!
More to come...
on March 27, 2005, 2:11 pm
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