Published on: June 21, 2011 at 3:32 PM

Severe thunderstorm warning now in effect for Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair [AL] till 4:15 PM CDT.

Winds gusted to 61 mph at the Birmingham Airport at 3:28.

Westbound lane of Lakeshore Drive blocked at Cornelius Drive. Traffic lights out intersection of Lakeshore and West Oxmoor.

From social media: Heavy wind and rain in Trussville with power out as far as I can see from the chalkville rd exit off 459!

Be ready for damaging winds, torrential rains, intense lightning and some hail.