The National Weather Service predicts strong thunderstorms later today, including wind gusts up to 60 MPH and the possibility of tornadoes in west and central Alabama.
The area facing potential impact includes the following counties:
Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, Walker, Blount, Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Marengo, Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike, and Barbour.
The threat area is generally west of a line from Alexander City to Montgomery. The main timing for the threat is from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Another strong line of storms is predicted for the same area Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. This line could produce wind gusts of up to 60 MPH, quarter-sized hail, and a few tornadoes.