Alabama Storms May Bring Tornadoes, Damaging Winds, and Hail

The Townsquare Media Weather Center continues to closely monitor evolving conditions as an active weather pattern takes shape. This includes two distinct weather rounds during this upcoming week.

While the system remains part of a broader, multi-state impact, there have been some slight shifts in information, and we’re tracking those changes for you.

First Round: Early Tuesday Morning

Threat Level

The Storm Prediction Center has portions of Alabama under a “Marginal Risk.”

West Alabama Risk Areas

Bibb: Thunderstorms

Fayette: Marginal Risk

Greene: Thunderstorms

Hale: Thunderstorms

Lamar: Marginal Risk

Perry: Thunderstorms

Pickens: The northern portion of the county is under a Marginal Risk

Sumter: Thunderstorms

Tuscaloosa: Thunderstorms

Walker: A good portion of the county is under a Marginal Risk

Timeline

The current timing outlook is Tuesday, April 28, starting at Midnight and lasting through 7 a.m.

Possible Threats

Damaging Winds
Gusts up to 60 mph
Large Hail up to a Quarter Size

“The overall severe threat doesn't look especially high due to weakening dynamics and limited instability,” said James Spann, Alabama Weather Network Chief Meteorologist. “The main concern for now seems to be from strong, gusty winds.”

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Second Round: Tuesday Night into Wednesday Morning

Threat Level

“There is a level 1 to 2 of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms Tuesday night into Wednesday morning across northwestern Central Alabama, along/north of I-20,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham. Level 1 is “Marginal Risk,” and Level 2 is “Slight Risk.”

West Alabama Risk Areas

Bibb: A portion of the county is under a Marginal Risk

Fayette: The northwestern portion of the county is under a Slight Risk

Greene: A good portion of the county is under a Marginal Risk

Hale: A portion of the county is under a Marginal Risk

Lamar: Slight Risk

Perry: Thunderstorms

Pickens: Marginal Risk

Sumter: A good portion of the county is under a Marginal Risk

Tuscaloosa: Marginal Risk

Walker: Marginal Risk

Timeline

The current timing outlook is Tuesday, April 28, starting in the evening and lasting through Wednesday, April 29, in the morning.

Possible Threats

Tornadoes (Isolated – Brief)
Damaging Winds
Gusts up to 60 mph
Large Hail up to a Quarter Size

Spann said, “Instability will be higher for this round, but dynamic support is still questionable.”

As these strong-to-severe storms develop, the Townsquare Media team will continue to provide timely updates to keep you informed and prepared.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster

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