Despite a Tornado Warning for an extended period for East Tuscaloosa and parts of Jefferson County, there were no confirmed reports of damage. The warning was extended until 12:15 pm but now there are no warnings in effect.
At 12:30 pm, the strongest storms and heaviest rain had shifted into NE and east Alabama. It was pouring over East Etowah County and much of Calhoun County.
NWS/Birmingham posted a Special Weather Statement for Calhoun County until 1 pm based on a very strong thunderstorm near Ohatchee and moving east at 20 mph. The storm could produce gusts to 40 mph.
1.58 inches of rain was reported in only 40 minutes at Hokes Bluff on U.S. 278 east of Gadsden. However a wind gust of 59 mph at that same location may have been in error.
Most of the tropical downpours have now moved east of the Huntsville-Birmingham-Tuscaloosa-Demopolis line.
