FREQUENT LIGHTNING has been detected in storms moving into DeKalb County in AL. Expect torrential rainfall. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail are possible. The special weather statement expires at 8:00 PM EDT. ~ Meteorologist Audrey Shirley

Happy Monday, Tennessee Valley! It's a mostly sunny & pleasant afternoon around the region! A front has brought 📉 drier and more refreshing air back to the area. Humidity levels are now in the comfy range & temps will only warm into the low to mid 80s this afternoon! 😎

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT for southwestern portions of Jackson and DeKalb counties in AL. Expect 50 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Frequent lightning and torrential rainfall is also likely. ~ Meteorologist Audrey Shirley

TORRENTIAL RAINFALL is moving through Jackson and DeKalb counties in AL. Lightning has been seen with these storms. Make sure to seek shelter, and stay indoors until these storms pass. ~ Meteorologist Audrey Shirley

WIND GUSTS have been between 20-50 mph with these storms. Make sure to seek shelter, and stay indoors until the storms pass within the next few hours. ~ Meteorologist Audrey Shirley

Severe weather is expected to approach the area between 1:00 AM - 5:00 AM EDT overnight. The majority of the system is expected to stay south. If storms hold their strength, damaging winds and small hail are possible. ~ Meteorologist Audrey Shirley www.local3news.com/l…

☀️ Our Tuesday & Tuesday night will be quite pleasant around the Tennessee Valley! High pressure builds overhead allowing for mostly clear skies, calm winds, and temps to remain below average. 🌡️ Highs on Tuesday will only be in the 70s to low 80s & lows Wed AM in the 50s! 😎

THUNDERSTORMS are moving through Dade and Walker counties in GA. Expect heavy rainfall and lightning. Make sure to seek shelter, and STAY INDOORS. ~ Meteorologist Audrey Shirley

Storms are starting to calm down and weaken within the viewing area. Rain showers remain southeast, but the severe weather threat has decreased significantly. ~ Meteorologist Audrey Shirley

HEAVY RAINFALL and high wind shear has been seen with this storm cell in southern Walker County. Wind gusts between 25-30 mph are possible too. ~ Meteorologist Audrey Shirley

STORMS are still moving southeast across the viewing area for the next few hours. Heavy rainfall and lightning has been seen with these storms. Seek shelter, and stay indoors. ~ Meteorologist Audrey Shirley

HEAVY RAIN SHOWERS are moving into Fannin County. Expect slick road conditions and gusty winds. ~ Meteorologist Audrey Shirley

STORMS are moving through portions of Gordon, Fannin, Gilmer, and Cherokee counties right now. Heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and gusty winds up to 60 mph are possible. Storms will clear within the next hour. ~ Meteorologist Audrey Shirley

There is a pop-up storm producing heavy rainfall right now in Walker County - we will keep an eye out for any lightning and gusty winds. ~ Meteorologist Audrey Shirley

#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #BlipCast for Monday: Hope you're enjoying the warm weather, because it won't be warm for long. (And I don't mean cool.) Details tonight on @WDEFNews12 at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11, and at wdef.com/weather pic.twitter.com/HnRs…

UPDATED STORM PREDICTION OUTLOOK: Southwestern portions of Jackson and DeKalb counties in AL and Chattooga, southwestern Walker, Dade, and Gordon counties in GA are under a marginal risk for damaging winds and hail between now and 8 AM EDT Monday. ~ Meteorologist Audrey Shirley