The storm that extends from near Bessemer to Hueytown, Midfield and Pleasant Grove is getting quite intense. It may be severe shortly.
It will move generally along I-459. People in the path of the storm should seek ahelter well before it approaches. It will have lots of deadly lightning and the potential for damaging winds is increasing. Torrential rains will be a problem for drivers along I-459.
Elsewhere, storms to the north and west of Birmingham continue and could affect the rest of the metro later.
