9 PM UPDATE

Severe Thunderstorm Warning was for Calhoun County until 9.

Just out walking my dog and I can easily see the frequent lighting over Calhoun County from my spot in NE Trussville even though it is quite hazy.

No more thunder heard from my place. The small thunderstorm over NE Jefferson has faded.

Notes from our readers:

"Have not heard this much thunder in quite some time in the Jacksonville area."

"Nice lightning show in Rainbow City."

"Good thunder and cloud-to-ground lightning show in Gardendale (North Jefferson County) One-half dozen very bright flashes between 8 and 8:30."

NWS, Birmingham reported nickle size hail at Piedmont at 8:37 pm.

NWS Huntsville reported trees and powerlines down and a few outhouses destroyed east part of Fairview in Cullman County at 6:45 pm.

By far the main severe weather action tonight is north of Alabama. At least 5 Severe Thunderstorm Watches and one Tornado Watch (South Indiana) Two of the Severe Thunderstorm Watches cover much of Tennessee and Kentucky.