They were widely scattered 2:40 this afternoon, but overall, they are getting stronger.
NWS/Birmingham advises that thunderstorms in the following areas are strong enough to produce strong winds as high as 45 mph and, naturally, very dangerous lighting:
Fayette County
Walker County
Shelby County
North Chilton County
Coosa County
Tallapoosa County
Movement slow and erratic.
Other storms were growing stronger near the St. Clair-Calhoun County line.