A long line of thunderstorms seamed through Cullman County, causing power outages and downing trees along the way Thursday.

The good news from the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency was that no structural damage or injuries were reported.

Cullman County Electric Cooperative reported around 4,000 customers lost power at the peak of the storms.

Storms began taking aim at the area in the early afternoon as the National Weather Service issued and expanded severe thunderstorm warnings across Cullman, Morgan, Marshall, Winston and Blount counties. The last warning for Cullman County ended at 3:15 p.m., while others lingered longer as the storms crossed through the region.

“There were scattered power outages and several trees that came down during the storm, but when you don’t have structural damage or injuries I count it as a good day,” Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little said.

Thunderstorms are expected to pop up across the area Friday, but evening should be clear, according to the weather service.

The heat index climbed to 101 Thursday before the storms moved in. A flash flood wash and severe thunderstorm watch remained in place until early evening.

“I would expect the heat to be a factor (today) after all the rain that fell,” Little said. “People just need to remember to stay hydrated, take breaks and look in on family and neighbors to make sure everyone is OK and have the ability to stay cool.”

Rainfall measured nearly a quarter of an inch for Thursday.

The chance for rain through the week is at 20-30 percent and increasing to 50 percent Monday as summer patterns bring frequent small, but quickly developing thunderstorms through the region.

A severe thunderstorm watch will remain until 7 p.m. as well as flash flood watch.

David Palmer may be contacted at 256-734-2131, ext. 116.