Published on: August 18, 2007 at 3:41 PM

Strong storms across Central Alabama have become fierce in a few spots this afternoon…

Here is a report from the NWS…
…at 3:15 p.m., emergency management reported several trees and powerlines down in Wilsonville in Shelby County. A roof was also taken off a small structure.

This storm has pushed west to near Calera and was impacting the Shelby County Airport.

Very strong storms near Vincent and Harpersville now.

Another is along the Coosa River south of Pell City.

A developing storm near Branchville and Odenville in St. Clair County will reach NE Jefferson County.

In Tuscaloosa County, there are two strong storms, one north of the city of Tuscaloosa and another east of Brookwood.

Storms will produce deadly lightning, torrential rains and strong wind gusts. Be alert if they approach your location, take appropraite shelter, then rejoice for the rain.