A Significant Weather Advisory has been issued for Jefferson County Until 10:45 AM CST.
At 1001 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Kimberly to North Johns. Movement was east at 35 mph.
Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Bessemer, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Hueytown, Gardendale, Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Fairfield, Fultondale, Center Point, Pleasant Grove, Clay, Pinson,
Tarrant and Midfield.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
