As we predicted, the NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Cullman County.
It goes until 5:45 a.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has also been issued for Marshall county until 615 a.m.
Nickle sized hail was reported in Arab at 520 a.m.
Intense storms extend from south of Holly Pond to near Blountsville to west of Cleveland and Hayden.
Strong storms were approaching Albertville in Marshall County.
Heavy storms were north and northwest of downtown Birmingham in Jefferson County.
TORNADO WATCH NEWS
The tornado watch has been canceled for Fayette, Pickens, and Winston Counties.
It continues for Blount, Greene, Jefferson, Sumter, Tuscaloosa and Walker Counties until 9 a.m.