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In addition to the strong storms that have developed over the northeastern part of the Birmingham metro area, there are strong storms over Pickens County in West Alabama as well.
They extend northward into southern Lamar County. Radar returns have really picked up and lightning is increasing rapidly in the storm segment that extends from west of Reform to west of Carrollton to west of Aliceville. Another cell is in southern Lamar near Millport.
Tops are already over 40,000 feet near Carrollton.
Expect torrential rainfall, frequent deadly lightning and gusty winds with this storm.
There is some chance it could trigger a severe thunderstorm warning from the National Weather Service.
These storms could affect the Tuscaloosa area around noon.
