We are back after being down for several minutes on the blog.
All tornado warnings have expired or have been cancelled.
A new severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Bibb, Jefferson, Shelby and Tuscaloosa Counties.
Line of storms with lots of torrential rains, deadly lightning and strong wids from east of Birmingham through southern sections of the metro area to just east of Vance to east of Moundville.
Hail to the size of nickels possible in northern Bibb County east of North Johns. WIll move into Shelby County and pass near Alabaster.