The storm over Etowah County that moved out of St. Clair County has intensified and the NWS has now issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern St. Clair and Etowah Counties until 3:45 p.m.
The strongest part of the storm which is showing hail to one inch in diameter is near Steele.
It is moving northeast toward Attalla, Reece City and Ridgeville. The main part should pass just northwest of the city of Gadsden.
Look out for torrential rains, deadly lightning, hail and damaging winds.
Skywatcher reports summertime type thunder in Rainbow City.
.26 of an inch of rain on Simmons Mountain in Springville. Skywatcher reports storm intensified after it moved northeast of his location.
