Storm Moving Across Birmingham Area is Not Severe

A strong thunderstorm is moving across the Birmingham Metro area with lots of heavy rain and lightning. There will be some gusty winds as well.

The storms are not severe since they are elevated and since they are running into even more stable air, the chance that they will produce large hail has lessened.

There have been reports of flooding in Ensley. Areas from Brookwood in Tuscaloosa County up into western and northern Jefferson County have received between one and two inches of rain in less than an hour.

The strongest parts of the storm are over northern Jefferson County and will be pushing up through the Pinson area. A secondary part of the storm is over southern Jefferson and northern Shelby County, passing along I-459 near Liberty Park, heading towards Leeds and Moody.

The NWS has issued a tornado watch for parts of South Alabama. Here is the watch area.

Category: Alabama's Weather, Severe Weather