Published on: July 31, 2008 at 6:23 PM

Strong storms are ongoing across North and Central Alabama this evening.

First, in Northwest Alabama, strong storms over Lamar, Marion and Fayette Counties have prompted a flood advisory. More storms are lined up back over eastern Mississippi to the west of these counties and torrential rainfall may persist for a time. Be ready for flash flooding in persistent rainfall occurs near you.

This activity is pushing southeast.

Strong storms over Pickens County are part of a cluster of storms that extends back into Noxubee and Kemper Counties in Mississippi. This activity is moving northeast.

Very strong strosm have developed over East Alabama from Central Blount County through Etowah County into Cherokee. They are especially strong from Centre back to Hokes Bluff and Gadsden. Pushign southeast and intensifying.

In North Alabama, a strong storm is near Moulton. Sires are reportedly sounding in Moulton but there is no severe thunderstorm warning in effect. The NWS Huntsville does have a significant weather alert posted for this storm.

Be alert for these strong storms this evening. They will be packing a punch with the potential for torrential rains, deadly lightning, some small hail and strong winds that can down trees and powerlines.