Published on: May 6, 2009 at 2:02 AM

NWS has issued a Special Weather Statement (Significant Weather Alert) for these areas until 2:30 am:

Northwest Cullman County
Southern Lawrence
Western Morgan

Strong thunderstorms were moving NE at 35 mph from South of Wren. Rain amounts 1/2 to 3/4 inch as these storms pass. Frequent cloud to ground lightning.