Published on: July 30, 2012 at 11:59 PM

Showers and storms are developing rapidly in the Birmingham area right now.  Lots of sharp lightning.

Cells are near Trussville/Moody, in the Morris/Kimberly area, south of Locust Fork and near Springville.

They are also strong in the Cullman area.

Everything is moving southeast.

Storms will continue to develop overnight along a weak frontal zone over the area.

A severe thunderstorm warning was just issued for Marion County.  A strong risk of wind damage with the storm moving into northern Marion County.