The Storm Prediction Center and NWS Birmingham have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective immediately until 11 pm tonight for the following counties in Central Alabama: Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Marengo, Marion, Perry, Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, Winston.
Main threats will be from damaging winds up to 70 mph and isolated hail up to half-inch in diameter. Heavy rains may cause some localized flooding issues. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is expected with any stronger storm.
