Showers and thundestorms developed over southern Mississippi and have moved steadily northeast through the day.
They extend over into western Alabama. They have weakened a bit over the past hour as they are running into more stable air.
Still, they produced a 50 mph wind gust at our Skycam site in Tuscaloosa.
Light to moderate rain covers parts of Pickens, Tuscaloosa and Bibb County. Ahead of it, two healthy storms are near the Birmingham metro area.
One is west of Helena, heading toward Hoover and Vestavia Hills.
Another is about 14 miles SW of Sumiton, moving NE along the Jefferson/Walker County line. It will eventually reach Kimberly and Morris in northern Jefferson County.
These storms will still pack some strong gusty winds and dangerous lightning.
This activity is the advance guard of our much anticipated rain event that will affect Alabama tomorrow.
