Severe Thunderstorms Forecast to Hit Fayette County

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The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Fayette County, Alabama, effective until 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. The storms are expected to bring wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail, posing a risk of damage to vehicles and property.

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorms can cause significant property damage and pose a threat to public safety. Fayette County residents need to be prepared to take shelter and follow safety guidelines to protect themselves during the storm.

The details

According to the weather service, the severe thunderstorm was located over Fayette and is moving east at 20 mph. Locations impacted by the warning include Fayette, Berry, Bankston, Bevill State College Fayette, Fayette County Public Lake, and Richard Arthur Field. Residents are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.

• On Thursday at 5:34 p.m., a severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service.
• The warning is in effect until 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.

What’s next

Residents in the affected areas should continue to monitor weather conditions and be prepared to take shelter if the storms intensify.