The NWS/Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for West/Central Greene County and North Sumter County in extreme West/Central Alabama until 6:00 p.m. The severe thunderstorm, capable of producing penny-size hail and gusts over 60, was near West Union and moving east at 15 mph.
In NE Alabama, it has been pouring rain near and north or Anniston. Michelle Miklik reports 0.85 inches of rain in Weaver with a heavy thunderstorm continuing. Meanwhile, across town on the west side of Weaver, Sky Watcher Mike Calloway, reports a very impressive 1.45 inches of rain. That is the most rain in one day since May 5.
In Jefferson County, a thunderstorm and heavy rain was centered near Trussville. Loud thunder now being heard in NE Trussville. Thunder also heard at the official weather site at Birmingham Airport.
Near the Jefferson/Walker County line a developing storm with heavy rain was SE of Parrish.
Back in East and NE Alabama, heavy rain continued over parts of Clay, Etowah and DeKalb Counties. Some heavy rain also further south over South Clay County and Northern Tallapoosa County.
Way down south, a strong thunderstorm was located near Greenville in Butler County.
Overall, these storms are moving generally toward the east and NE and they are not in a big hurry.
