Published on: July 5, 2008 at 7:30 AM

A batch odf showers and storms is moving across West Alabama early on this Saturday morning. It extends from Lamar, Fayette and Walker Counties down through Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Greene, Sumter and into Hale Counties.

The heaviest storms are concentrated in Pickens and Greene Counties.

One cell is about to move over the Tuscaloosa/Northport area.

The activity over Lamar, Fayette and Walkler Counties is poised to move across parts of the Birmingham metro.

Expect sharp lightning, brief heavy downpours and gusty winds with the stronger cells.