Wetumpka’s softball team has been on the hunt for a state title all season. On Monday, the Indians finally secured a bid to the state tournament in Oxford.
Wetumpka participated in the AHSAA Class 6A South Regional tournament at Gulf Shores. The Indians headed into the gauntlet with 11 straight wins in their rearview mirror, looking to extend the streak.
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN RANDOLPH...
NORTHEASTERN TALLAPOOSA...NORTHWESTERN CHAMBERS AND SOUTHEASTERN CLAY
COUNTIES THROUGH 115 PM CDT...
At 1230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Goldville, or 13 miles south of Ashland, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
New Site, Wadley, Goldville, Abanda, Penton, Sparkling Springs,
Malone, Daviston, and Motley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
