The Alabama Weather Blog

Multiple reports of severe thunderstorms across Alabama have resulted in extensive storm damage, including downed trees in several counties such as Tallapoosa, Jefferson, and Marengo. In addition, hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter has been reported in various locations including Alexander City and Kellyton.

Fly Fanci Cosmetics, a graduate of Alabama State University, opens exclusive retail store at Atlanta Airport

Porsha Davis, a graduate of Alabama State University, has opened a luxury retail store in one of the busiest airports in the world, Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport in Atlanta.

Strong storms south of Birmingham; storm near Troy is also a beast

Storms south of Birmingham produce lots of lightning. The severe storm near Troy produces golf ball-sized hailstones.

Storms almost out of central Alabama … New warning for Pike

The threat of damaging winds remains in southern Alabama, southern Georgia, and the northern Florida Panhandle. Storm activity is expected to gradually decrease over the next 1-3 hours. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Pike County, Alabama, including Troy and Brundidge, until 8:45 p.m. CDT due to the threat of wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hailstones.

Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Barbour County

A severe thunderstorm in central Barbour County is moving southeast at 35 mph, bringing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail to areas including Eufaula, Clayton and Texasville. Seek shelter immediately.

New severe weather warnings for Marengo, Lowndes and Dallas counties

Severe thunderstorms in Marengo, Lowndes and Dallas counties are moving south. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hailstones are expected, causing damage to vehicles, roofs, facades and trees. Magnolia, Fort Deposit and nearby communities are among those affected.

The severe weather warning has been lifted for north central Alabama counties … for southern counties, the warning remains in effect and a new one has been issued

Severe weather warnings remain in effect for several counties in central and southern Alabama, as well as parts of northwest Florida and southwest Georgia. Residents in these areas should remain alert as the storms could bring damaging winds and hail by the evening.

A line of severe storms is moving southward across South Central Alabama tonight. There is a risk of damaging winds. There is also some hail.

Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Bullock, Macon, Barbour and Russell counties until 6:45 p.m.

New warning for a line of severe storms that could bring winds of 60-70 mph.

New severe weather warning for parts of Autauga, Chilton, Marengo, Perry, Greene, Hale and Dallas counties until 6:30 p.m.; another warning for parts of Elmore, Macon and Tallapoosa counties until 6:30 p.m.

Dangerous storms continue to move through several areas.

5:15 PM CDT: Check out the current warnings – still quite a few!

Monitor severe storm areas where damaging wind gusts and very large hail may still occur.

Quick Ernesto update: We have another hurricane!

In their 5:00 p.m. AST update, the NHC stated that Ernesto’s maximum sustained winds are now at 75 mph. The pressure is 977 mb and the motion is to the NNE at 17 mph. The center was located about 520 miles south of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

New severe storm on its way to parts of Elmore, Tallapoosa and Coosa counties – warning until 5:30 p.m.

It’s another strong storm moving from Goodwater (where there has been hail in the past) to Alexander City and Lake Martin. New warning until 5:30 p.m.

Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Tuscaloosa, Greene and Hale counties until 5:15 p.m. and for Bibb County until 5:45 p.m.

More gusts. Additional warnings issued.

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