Published on: April 19, 2024 at 9:06 PM
A thunderstorm developed rapidly over the Birmingham Metro in the past hour, dumping 1-2 inches of rain in short order.
The storm extends from Tarrant to Irondale to Leeds southwestern to Lake Purdy and Meadowbrook in Shelby County.
It is moving east at 20-25 mph. It is moving into Northeastern Shelby and St. Clair Counties. It will approach the track at Talladega before 10 pm.
It is intensifying. Expect heavy rain, lots of lightning and gusty winds.
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