Thunderstorms over western Jefferson County are intensifying at this hour.
A mini-line of storms extends from North Johns to about 5 miles west of Sylvan Springs.
Skywatcher John Talbot in Heytown reports it is pitch black to his west.
This activity will move across much ofthe Birmingham Metro area during the next hour with brief heavy rain, dangerous lightning and the threat of gusty winds.
More storms are forming over NW Jefferson County approaching Graysville and Adamsville. Additional storms are forming generally in the I-59 corridor. A strong storm is over Cleburne County.
