THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE: A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for parts of Blount, Jefferson and St. Clair Counties.
The warning will expire at 6:30 p.m.
Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail could be produced in Clay, Pinson, Margaret and Argo. Damage to vehicles is expected in these areas and other parts in the warning area.
The National Weather Service recommends you take shelter in the lowest level of a sturdy building.