Published on: July 26, 2008 at 12:35 PM

Storms continue across Alabama this afternoon.

A strong storm with very heavy rain and intense lightning is over southwestern Jefferson County, moving into northwestern Shelby County. Places like Helena and Pelham will see this heavy activity.

A cluster of strong storms extends from northern Cullman County into Morgan and Madison Counties. This is moving toward the city of Cullman and toward Marshall County.

Other strong storms are over Sumter, Greene and Marengo Counties.

The SPC warns that storms could become severe this afternoon across Central into eastern Alabama ahead of an approaching upper level disturbance. All storms will be capable of intense rainfall and deadly lightning as well as gusty winds. Severe storms could produce wind damage, including tree and powerline damage. Be ready to go indoors if one of these storms approaches you.