DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – The National Weather Service out of Tallahassee, Florida has issued a weather alert for a strong thunderstorm over Taylor, or near Dothan, moving east at 10 mph.
The thunderstorm brings wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include Cottonwood, Dothan, Headland, Taylor, Midland City, Kinsey, Ashford, Cowarts, Webb, Malvern, Rehobeth, Grimes, Avon, Memphis, Hollis Dairy Road, Enon, Wilson Mill, Merritts Crossroads, Keytons, and Light.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.