Alabamians should prepare for a fast-moving weather system that will sweep across the state, bringing the threat of severe weather.

Ahead of the active weather, “Breezy conditions with gusts near 40 mph leading up to and after the showers and thunderstorms,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

If any weather alerts are issued, James Spann, Alabama Weather Network, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist, encourages you to “treat a severe thunderstorm like a tornado warning.”

Risk Levels

The Storm Prediction Center has a risk zone of 3 out of 5 for all the counties in West and Central Alabama.

Timing

The entire threat timeframe is between Sunday, March 15, at 9 p.m. and Monday, March 16, at 6 a.m.

West Alabama Timing

9 p.m. – Midnight

Fayette

Greene

Lamar

Sumter

9 p.m. – 3 a.m.

Hale

Tuscaloosa

Walker

11 p.m. – 3 a.m.

Bibb

Perry

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Concerns About the Timeline

The main concern about this threat is the timing of when the storms could impact residents. Be sure your phone's silent mode is turned off when you go to bed tonight. You will need a way to hear any urgent weather messages.

Primary Threats

Tornadoes
Damaging Winds: Gusts up to 70 mph
Large Hail: Up to a quarter-size

Cold Weather Returns After Storm System Passes

“Much colder air will follow the storms, and snow flurries/snow showers are likely over the northern half of the state tomorrow,” said Spann.

Townsquare Media Radio Stations

The Townsquare Media Weather Center is on standby to bring you the necessary weather information. In addition, we are prepared to bring you nonstop weather coverage on Townsquare Media radio stations, Praise 93.3, 92.9 WTUG, 95.3 The Bear, Catfish 100.1, Tide 100.9, 101.7 The River, and 105.1 The Block.

Mary K. - Weather Forecaster