Strong thunderstorms moving through Central Alabama on Monday have already caused multiple reports of downed trees, power lines and hazardous travel conditions across the region.
According to the latest Alabama Power outage map update shortly after 3:00 p.m., more than 77,000 customers were without electricity statewide as severe weather moved across Alabama. The utility reported 1,344 active outages affecting 77,224 customers, with numerous outage clusters scattered throughout Central Alabama, including the Birmingham metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
The city of Hoover said a home on Whispering Pines Circle was severely damaged after being struck by lightning.
The Palmerdale Fire District reported trees blocking Marsh Mountain Road and warned that additional trees and limbs could fall without warning as storms continue. Officials urged motorists to use extreme caution, watch for debris, and be prepared for sudden roadway obstructions.
The Concord Fire Department also reported trees down near the intersection of Taylor’s Ferry Road and Brandon Road, noting that additional incidents are possible as the storm progresses. Fire crews are responding to reports and working to clear affected roadways.
In Oak Grove, officials reported several trees down as storm impacts spread across the area.
The city of Homewood said its emergency crews are responding to downed trees and power lines in the areas of Oxmoor Road at Vulcan Road, 200 block of Acton Avenue, Lakeshore Drive at Columbiana Road, 405 Woodland Drive and 28 Crest Drive.
The Hueytown Police Department said downed trees have been reported across the city. The department said the 300 block of Virginia Drive is completely blocked due to a tree being down. Residents were asked to avoid the area.
A tree fell on a home in Talladega on Howard Drive. The Talladega EMA said there were no injuries.
The city of Calera Police Department said the city’s fire department responded to multiple reports of trees and power lines down across the city.
Fultondale Fire and Rescue reported multiple trees down and some roads blocked, including KC Dement near Sayers Road, Stouts Rd near KC Dement, and 5800 block of 34th St N. The fire department urge caution as some lines are still live.
The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office said it has not received any reports of injuries, but multiple trees down reports.
St. Clair County EMA said trees are down all over the county and one is reported to have fallen on a vehicle in the 1900 block of South Hill Crest in Odenville.
A tree fell on a home on Avenue B in Bessemer and on a home on Hall Avenue. No injuries were reported.
The Palmerdale Fire District reported two large trees blocking all lanes of Marsh Mtn Rd. Drivers were advised to take Rudd School Rd to navigate 79 and 75 Hwy.
The City of Anniston asked residents to please use caution as severe weather has caused downed trees, power outages, and impassable roads in some areas, including Henry Road, Sunset, Canyon Drive, and Robertson Road.
The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office said its Critical Response Team was deployed to the Gallant area to assist the Ivalee and Gallant Volunteer Fire Departments with multiple trees down in the area.
The sheriff’s office said Brasher and Old Gallant road will be closed until Tuesday, June 2 due to storm damage repair. Randall and Old Gallant Road will also be closed until Tuesday, June 2.
Residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel, remain alert for debris in roadways, and monitor weather and emergency updates as the storms move through the region.
