Published on: July 31, 2016 at 5:22 PM

Clockwise from top left: 1. Base reflectivity 2. Composite reflectivity 3. Echo Tops 4. 1 hour rainfall

Clockwise from top left: 1. Base reflectivity 2. Composite reflectivity 3. Echo Tops 4. 1 hour rainfall

A strong storm has formed just south of Birmingham. The main action is from Pelham over Double Oak Mountain.

Another cell is along Highway 150 around Hoover extending to the Hoover Met.

Lots of lightning and brief heavy rain. Be alert as these dangerous storms approach!