Alabama Faces Strong, Severe Storms with Possible Hail, Tornadoes

We are closely monitoring conditions in Alabama that could bring strong to severe storms to our coverage area today, tonight, and into tomorrow morning.

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James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said that “unsettled weather will continue over the southern 2/3 of the state through tonight. SPC maintains an "enhanced risk" (level 3/5) of severe thunderstorms for much of Central and South Alabama.”

Concerning Threats

Large Hail

A few isolated tornadoes can't be ruled out.

Alabama already has felt the impact of hail and the sizes range from a quarter to, a golf ball, and even a size of a lemon.

Spann mentioned that the “SPC has introduced a hatched area across in the enhanced risk, meaning a strong tornado (EF-2 or higher) is possible.” Also, “there will be multiple rounds of thunderstorms through tonight; the higher risk of a tornado will come this afternoon and evening. The risk of severe storms north of I-20 (Tuscaloosa to Birmingham to Anniston) is very low.”

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