KICKOFF TO THE 2007 HAIL SEASON ?
After spawning tornados in Louisiana and dropping hail and heavy rain in other states west of Alabama, a large storm system made its presence known in the capital city Tuesday night. It dropped hail in virtually every section of the city, according to Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright.
Bright was concerned Tuesday night that widespread hail damage would be discovered upon daylight Wednesday. Many WSFA 12 viewers e-mailed photos of hail that fell in their yards. Some of the pieces were smaller than a pea. Others were larger than golf balls.
Other parts of central Alabama saw similar storm effects as the system moved in from the west and moved eastward across the state. Tornado, flash flood, and thunderstorm warnings were issued by the National Weather Service.
While no injuries were reported, there was serious damage reported in Bibb County. Officials there say at least three homes were damaged. It is believed straight line winds are responsible.
There were also power outages reported Tuesday night. According to Alabama Power, around 4,000 people were in the dark at the height of the storm, most of them in Montgomery.
To the north, around 100 power outages were confirmed in Prattville. South of Montgomery, Dixie Electric also reported spotty outages.
Also, as of late Tuesday night, Central Alabama Electric Cooperative is reporting 350 homes in Autaugaville in the Strickland's Landing and Clarke Landing areas will be in the dark for an unknown amount of time. The power company says the power is out because 3 power polls were broken and crews are working through the night to get the power back o
