STATUS OF THE ALABAMA MESONET AS OF 10/07/2011 Instrument outages: The veg wetting instruments are no longer supported. They will not be replaced as they fail. The Thorsby station took a direct lightning strike on 6/12/2011. Damage is extensive. Estimated time of repair is unknown at this time. The Hazel Green station returned to service on 10/07/2011. The Grand Bay station was destroyed by T.S. Lee. Estimated time of repair is unknown at this time.