New Delhi, Jan. 10 -- The National Weather Service (NWS) on Saturday (January 10) issued multiple weather warnings across central and southwestern Alabama, cautioning residents about severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, and the risk of brief tornadoes through the morning hours.

The NWS Birmingham office said a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect until 8 am CST for Marengo County and southwestern Sumter County.

Radar indicated a line of severe storms moving east at 40 mph, producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail, the agency said.

"Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees," the NWS warned, adding that areas including Linden, Uniontown, Thomaston, Sweet Water, Myrtlewood, and Chickasaw State Park could be impacted....