DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. Monday for Geneva and Houston counties in Alabama, as well as portions of the Florida Panhandle.
Forecasters said at 7:08 p.m. CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from about 8 miles east of Ashford to near Graceville and 7 miles southeast of Florala. The storms were moving south at 35 mph.
The primary threat is wind gusts up to 60 mph.
The National Weather Service said the storms are radar-indicated and warned residents to expect possible damage to roofs, siding and trees.
Communities included in the warning area include Dothan, Geneva, Hartford, Ashford, Slocomb, Samson, Cowarts, Webb, Cottonwood, Graceville, Marianna, Chipley, Bonifay, Vernon and DeFuniak Springs.
Several reports have also been coming in of trees and power lines down in roadways across parts of the Wiregrass as the storms move through the area. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling and never drive around barricades or attempt to cross downed power lines.
Residents are encouraged to remain indoors and stay away from windows until the storms pass. Falling trees, debris and downed power lines may create hazardous conditions throughout the warning area.
