Brush fires caused by downed power lines have been reported Tuesday afternoon in central Alabama, hours before powerful storms are set to blanket the state.

Gusty winds ahead of the storms knocked down the lines as well as trees along with trees, according to the National Weather Service’s Birmingham office.

“Keep an eye out and call 911 if you see a fire,” NWS Birmingham posted to its X account.

Forecasters expect a squall line of storms to develop today and track eastward toward Alabama. The could reach Alabama’s western border by 5 p.m., but keep an eye out for changes in timing.

A tornado watch is now in effect for parts of Louisiana and Mississippi — all the way to the Alabama state line.

Since the storms could affect parts of the state late tonight, the weather service urged Alabamians to ensure they have multiple ways to receive warnings, including ones that will wake them up in the middle of the night.

The line of storms should be moving fast, which can increase the potential for high winds with storms.

Winds will be the main concern with tonight’s storms. However a few tornadoes can’t be ruled out either, according to the weather service.