Midweek Weather Outlook: Alabama Faces Slight, Marginal Risks

The Townsquare Media Weather Center is giving you plenty of heads up on the potential for strong to severe storms during this mid-week.

Active Weather Areas

We are currently monitoring the potential for a cold front to bring active weather to our area. At this time, the Storm Prediction Center has West Alabama and other counties under a "slight risk" (level 2/5) and has added a "marginal risk" (level 1/5) for areas outside of the slight risk zone.

Timeline

The timing of this system is from “late Wednesday into Thursday,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

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Probable Threats

James Spann, Alabama Weather Network Chief Meteorologist, “The main threat will come from strong thunderstorm winds, but hail is also possible along with a brief, isolated tornado or two.”

Also, Alabama could receive some very beneficial rain, with some counties receiving two inches or more. This could prompt some minor flooding.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster

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