A line of showers and storms bisects the state tonight from northeast to southwest. The leading edge extends from Cherokee and Calhoun Counties into northern Talladega, Shelby, Bibb, Hale and Sumter Counties.
Light to moderate rains extend back from the leading edge about 20-25 miles. The line is moving east at about 30 mph.
The heaviest rain is near Piedmont, between Pelham and Chelsea and west of Montevallo.
No warnings over North or Central Alabama. Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for Crenshaw and Escambia Counties in South Alabama.
