A a group of strong thunderstorms is over Chilton and northern Autauga Counties.
The most dangerous storm is long US-82 just west of Billingsley. It has a good deal of lightning and is an organized storm. It is showing increasing signs of hail. It has the potential to become severe as it moves northeast at 35 mph.
The airmass downstream of this storm is becoming more unstable with dew points in the middle 60s and temperatures in the lower 70s.
To the west, the main line of storms is entering western Jefferson County, extending through Tuscaloosa County, then along the Greene/Hale County border and back into Sumter County.
Big storng storms over South Alabama are robbing the more northern storms of moisture now.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 6 pm CST for much of central, southern and East Alabama.
