A complex of strong storms extends from southwestern Jefferson County into northern Bibb, Hale and Greene Counties at this hour.
The core is approaching the McCalla area of southwestern Jefferson County. It will move along I-459 toward Hoover, Inverness and Liberty Park.
Heavy rain will overspread the western sections of the Birmingham metro into Homewood and Mountain Brook as well as much of Bibb and Shelby counties.
More heavy rain is back over Pickens and northern Sumter Counties.
A flash flood warning is in effect for eastern Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Walker, northern Bibb and Shelby Counties. An areal flood advisory is in effect for other parts of Bibb, Greene, Hale, Perry and Tuscaloosa Counties.
A flash flood watch is in effect until morning for North and Central Alabama.
Please don’t drive in areas that have received heavy rain tonight. Remember, turn around, don’t drown.
REPORT
Law enforcement reports FLASH FLOOD at 10:24 PM CDT — numerous roads being closed or barricaded in and around Carrollton in Pickens County due to high water.
