Published on: July 7, 2012 at 5:48 AM

A few showers and thunderstorms across the area this morning. Lightning and some rumbles of thunder being reported in west Jefferson County. These storms are heading southwest into Tuscaloosa County.

Another thunderstorm in Coosa County is moving west into Chilton County.

Additional thunderstorm development is expected through out the morning and afternoon, though none are severe currently, they can produce some gusty winds, hail and very dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning. They are bringing some much needed rain to many abnormally dry areas.