Damaging Winds Threaten Parts of Alabama Wednesday and Thursday
Along with hot, humid conditions, our area faces the potential for strong-to-severe thunderstorms.
Wednesday & Thursday Overview
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) risk for today, Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, August 20.
Wednesday Severe Weather Threat
The threat is expected between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m., with the main threat being damaging winds with gusts up to 60 mph.
“Heavier storms this afternoon will be capable of producing strong, gusty winds, heavy rain, and lots of lightning,” said James Spann, Alabama Weather Network Chief Meteorologist. “They will fade after sunset.”
Counties Included in Wednesday Threat Area
Bibb
Fayette
Greene
Hale
Lamar
Perry
Pickens
Sumter
Tuscaloosa
Walker
Thursday Severe Weather Threat
The threat is expected from the afternoon through the evening, with the main risk being damaging winds with gusts up to 60 mph.
Counties Included in Thursday Threat Area
Lamar
Fayette – western portion of the county
Pickens – the far northwestern portion of the county
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