Heavy Storms...
* Very heavy rain continuing across parts of Clarke and Lauderdale counties this afternoon. Radar estimates that some portions of central Clarke county have seen near 2 inches of rain! This rain is accompanied by some very dangerous thunder and lightning, so be sure to stay inside if you can hear thunder. If you hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning!* These storms will continue to EVER so slowly drift from the east towards the west over the next few hours. Be sure to SLOW DOWN if you run into some heavy rain!
* Watching Irene...Tropical Depression Irene continues to move through the Atlantic...It's having a hard time getting its act together, mainly due to unfavorable winds aloft and interaction with some dry air. But, Irene is going to eventually move into an area that's more favorable for development. The bottom line is that Irene is a long way from land, but we must continue to monitor it. I would imagine our friends from Miami northward to Wilmington, NC will be antsy as Irene continues westward...
* Vacation time! I'm heading out late tonight for the Alabama Gulf Coast! Shrimp, sunshine, and plenty of fun...I might even try to see if I can still hit a golf ball somewhat straight! Charles Daniel will cover the 5 and 6pm newscasts, and Renny Vandewege will be in each night with your 10pm forecast...Be sure to stay tuned for the latest on Irene, thunderstorms, and all of our active weather!
posted by WTOK Weather Staff @ 6:37 PM
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