Weather Alert: Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Alabama

Later today, the National Weather Service in Birmingham said we can expect scattered thunderstorms, with a “chance for a few storms to become severe.”

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James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said these thunderstorms could be “more numerous over the northern counties.”

Timing

The timing outlook for the overall threat area is between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. However, a more specific timing breakdown includes the Townsquare Media Coverage area.

Bibb – 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Fayette – 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Greene – 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Hale – 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Lamar – 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Perry – 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Pickens – 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Sumter – 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Tuscaloosa – 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Walker – 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Risk Areas

“Some of the storms could be strong with gusty winds and small hail, but the overall severe weather risk is low. SPC has much of the state in a "marginal risk" (level 1/5),” said Spann.

Possible Threats

The National Weather Service in Birmingham said the primary threats are “damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail.”

The Townsquare Media Weather Center will closely monitor this developing weather system and bring you necessary updates.