Published on: June 4, 2012 at 5:48 AM

Significant weather advisory for Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker, Winston [AL] till 6:30 AM CDT.

This is one step below a severe thunderstorm warning and alerts for lightning, heavy rain, gusty winds. Could be some small hail as well.

Storms in the Birmingham area are not especially strong but will deal some fits at rush hour. Pretty heavy rain falling over southern parts of the Birmingham Metro, including along US-280 from Homewood to 459, near Liberty Park, as well as up in St. Clair County.