At least in the Birmingham Metro, where persistent heavy rains have been occurring for the past three hours or so.
Watching an intensifying storm in the Branchville/Margaret/Moody areas of western St. Clair County now. Moving northwest toward Argo and Palmerdale. It could become severe.
Heavy rain now from St. Clair through northeastern Jefferson County to near and north of downtown Birmingham to near Ensley. Some heavy rain in western parts of the county as well west of Sylvan Springs and Hueytown.
Heavy storms north in northwestern Bibb County moving toward Vance and Coaling in Tuscaloosa County. Get ready for very heavy rain on I-59.
Flash flood warnings continue for much of central Jefferson County including donwtown Birmingham, western sections and Homewood.
A flash flood warning continues for northwest Shelby County. Flooding was reported in Helena.
Approaching two inches of rain noe in parts of northeastern Jefferson County near Deerfoot Parkway and over into St. Clair County according to Doppler Radar estimates. Over three inches showing up in a fairly large area northwest of downtown Birmingham.
Be alert for heavy rain and flooding as well as dangerous lightning. Also gusty winds near the stronger storms, especially the one in St. Ckair County.
