Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Calhoun, Cherokee, And Etowah Counties Until 5:15PM

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
    Northeastern Calhoun County in east central Alabama…
    Southeastern Etowah County in northeastern Alabama…
    Southeastern Cherokee County in northeastern Alabama…

* Until 515 PM CDT

* At 409 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Jacksonville
    State University, or 7 miles northwest of Jacksonville, moving northeast at 45 mph.
    HAZARD…Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
    SOURCE…Radar indicated.
    IMPACT…People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…
    Jacksonville, Piedmont, Hokes Bluff, Forney, Glencoe, Tennala, Pleasant Gap, Alexandria, Jacksonville State University, Moshat, Ball Flat, Coloma, Spring Garden, Cobb City, Knightens Crossroads, Sulphur Springs, Howells Crossroads, Reaves, Waterhouse and
    Wellington.

from The Alabama Weather Blog http://ift.tt/2oDegUc