Heavy rains swept through Trussville, Clay and Pinson shortly before daybreak and more heavy downpours could be on the way later today, with steady rain in between.
The National Weather Service in Birmingham forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms before 3 pm, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Temperature falling to around 50 by 5 pm. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%
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The cold front that is moving through the area will clear out later this evening, followed by a significant drop in temperatures.