A line of thunderstorms continues to grow stronger as it pushes eastward across Alabama this afternoon.
A significant weather alert has been issued for Jefferson County. It is in effect until 2 p.m. Intense thunderstorms are lined up all along the western border of Jefferson County and will move across the county during the next hour or so with winds gusting to 45 mph, torrential rains and some lightning. Seek safe shelter as they approach. Isolated tornadoes are also possible.
A severe thunderstorm warning continues for Tuscaloosa County until 1:30 p.m. The most intense storm in the county is approaching Brookwood. Another storm is entering the southern part of the county from near Moundville. Damaging winds are possible with the Brookwood storm.
Greene and Hale Counties also continue under significant weather alert.
A tornado watch is in effect for much of the state until 8 p.m. CST.
