Heat Advisory, Damaging Winds, and Hail Threat Across Alabama

Latest Weather Information from the National Weather Service:

 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN MARENGO...SOUTHWESTERN PERRY...SOUTHWESTERN LOWNDES
AND DALLAS COUNTIES...

At 631 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Tyler to 7 miles northwest of Dannelly Reservoir
to near Freddie Jones Field, moving south at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Selma, Linden, Selmont-West Selmont, Thomaston, Gordonville,
Orrville, Dayton, Tyler, Consul, Central Mills, Old Cahaba Park,
Surginer, Dannelly Reservoir, Dallas County Horse Arena, Freddie
Jones Field, Belknap, Magnolia, Dallas Lake, Wayne, and Memorial
Stadium.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a "Severe Thunderstorm Watch" for many counties across Alabama, including the entire Townsquare Media Coverage area.

The  "Severe Thunderstorm Watch" is in effect until 10 p.m.

A front is gradually advancing into Alabama today, poised to trigger scattered strong thunderstorms this afternoon and into the early evening. Residents should remain alert to potential severe weather impacts throughout the region.

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In addition to the possible severe weather, extreme heat index values—up to 108 — will be a concern. Please remember that hot conditions plus high humidity could cause heat-related illnesses.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham issued a “Heat Advisory” for today from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m., which includes the Townsquare Media Coverage Area.

“Like yesterday, it won't rain everywhere,” said James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist. “But, where storms do form, they will be capable of producing strong winds and small hail. Most of the storms today will be over the southern half of Alabama ahead of the front.”

Possible Impacted Areas

The overall threat area includes the southern two-thirds of the area.

The Storm Prediction Center has the Townsquare Media Coverage Area split between a “marginal risk” and a “slight risk.”

Bibb – Most of the county faces a "marginal risk," while a smaller area is under a "slight risk."

Fayette - A small portion of the southern part of the county is under a “marginal risk.”

Greene – The entire county is under a “slight risk.”

Hale – The entire county is under a “slight risk.”

Lamar – A small portion of the southern part of the county is under a “marginal risk.”

Perry – The entire county is under a “slight risk.”

Pickens – Most of the county faces a "marginal risk," while a smaller area is under a "slight risk."

Sumter – The entire county is under a “slight risk.”

Tuscaloosa – Most of the county faces a "marginal risk," while a smaller area is under a "slight risk."

Walker - a tiny portion of the southern part of the county is under a “marginal risk.”

Overall Timeframe

2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Townsquare Media Coverage Area Timeframe

Bibb – 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Fayette – The small portion of the southern part of the county is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Greene – In the northern county, expect activity from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; in the southern area, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Hale

Lamar – The small portion of the southern part of the county is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Perry - In the northern county, expect activity from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; in the southern area, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Pickens – 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sumter - In the northern county, expect activity from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; in the southern area, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tuscaloosa – 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Walker – The tiny portion of the southern part of the county is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Potential Threats

Damaging winds up to 60 mph

Quarter size hail

Mary K. - Townsquare Media Weather Forecaster