Aftermath

 As predicted, it was a stormy day yesterday across much of the southeast.  In Alabama, storms began in the northwest in the early afternoon, and continued on through the state until about midnight.  Fortunately, these "storms are underperforming", according to the most prominent meteorologist in the region, James Spann.  There were incidents of severe damage, of course.  The small town of Gordo, AL was hit particularly hard, as was Calera, not far south of my own home.  But as of this writing, no fatalities have been reported statewide, and injuries seem comparatively minor.  At my location, we were battened down and prepared for the worst from early Saturday morning.  I'm glad to report that we suffered no more than heavy rain - 1.81" - and very blustery winds for most of the day.  No apparent damage to the house or property.  I'm very relieved that things didn't develop to be worse.  It's only the beginning of the Spring tornado season here in central Alabama, but I really hope that's the worst we'll see this year.