Showers and thunderstorms are scattered across North Central Alabama this afternoon.
The activity extends from Lamar and Fayette Counties through northern Tuscaloosa, Walker, Winston, northern Jefferson Counties. More activity extends from Shelby County through St. Clair, Calhoun, Cleburne and Clay Counties.
The strongest storm is south of Oakman in Walker County pushing toward Berry.
Other notable storms are pushing toward the Vestavia and Homewood areas and south of Chelsea in Shelby County.
Be on the lookout for lightning from the stronger storms. There could be gusty winds also as well as brief heavy rain. But we will take the rain.