Severe Thunderstorms Bring Widespread Damage Across Alabama
A powerful storm system moved across Alabama last night, bringing severe thunderstorms and widespread damage to several counties. According to reports from Alabama’s Weather, winds gusted up to 46 mph at the Shelby County Airport in Calera.
As of 9:17 PM CDT, several severe thunderstorm warnings were in effect across the state. These warnings included Randolph County, where winds were reported at 60 MPH and hail was reported at 1.25 inches, with the warning expiring at 9:45 PM CDT. Pickens County was also under a severe thunderstorm warning, with winds reported at 60 MPH and hail at 1.00 inch, expiring at 9:45 PM CDT. Jefferson County, Chambers County, and Talladega and Clay Counties were also affected, with winds reported at 60 MPH and varying hail sizes.
The storm system brought significant damage to several areas across Alabama. Alabama’s Weather reported that in Anniston, Calhoun County, trees were down across the city. In Newell, Randolph County, trees and powerlines were down, while in Alpine, Talladega County, trees were down near 2 NNW Alpine. Other areas affected included Talladega, where numerous trees were down, Pell City, St. Clair County, where numerous trees were down, and Jasper, Walker County, where numerous trees were down across the area.
In addition to these reports, Alabama’s Weather also noted that Partridge Crossroads, Jefferson County, experienced trees and powerlines down on Warrior-Jasper Rd and Mayfield Rd. Crossville, Lamar County, also saw widespread tree and powerline damage from Sulligent to Vernon.
Bill Murray, President of The Weather Factory and official weather historian for Alabama’s Weather, provided detailed reports on the severe weather coverage. As the site’s severe weather anchor, Murray has extensive experience tracking and reporting on severe weather events across Alabama.
The severe thunderstorm warnings expired at various times last night, but not before causing significant damage and disruption across the state. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and monitor local weather reports for further updates.
The storm system that brought severe thunderstorms to Alabama last night was a significant event, causing widespread damage and disruption. As reported by Alabama’s Weather, the storm brought winds of up to 60 MPH and hail of up to 1.25 inches, with numerous trees and powerlines down across the state. The site’s reporting on the severe weather event demonstrates its commitment to providing timely and accurate information to residents across Alabama.
In conclusion, the severe thunderstorms that moved across Alabama last night brought significant damage and disruption to several counties. The storm system, which included winds of up to 60 MPH and hail of up to 1.25 inches, caused widespread damage to trees and powerlines, and residents are advised to remain vigilant and monitor local weather reports for further updates. As reported by Alabama’s Weather, the storm was a significant event, and the site’s reporting on the severe weather event demonstrates its commitment to providing timely and accurate information to residents across Alabama.
Sources:
Alabama’s Weather – https://www.alabamawx.com/?p=277524
