The Townsquare Media Weather Center has been closely monitoring a developing weather system forecast to bring two rounds of severe weather to portions of Alabama.
There are some weather nuances about the two waves of active weather. “While some weakening is forecast before it moves in, severe storms are still possible,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.
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Risk Levels
The Storm Prediction Center has a Level 1 out of 5 for areas generally along and north of the I-20 corridor.
West Alabama Counties Risk Areas
Fayette – Marginal Risk
Lamar – Mainly a Marginal Risk with the far northern section of the county under a Slight Risk
Pickens – Marginal Risk for roughly half of the county
Tuscaloosa – Marginal Risk for nearly half of the county
Walker – Marginal Risk
Timeline
For Fayette, Lamar, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties, the timeframe for potential severe weather is Saturday between Midnight and 7 a.m.
Possible Threats
The severe weather concerns are for damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail.
Severe Weather in Alabama
Risk Levels and Areas
The Storm Prediction Center has Central and West Alabama at a Level 1 out of 5 risk level for severe weather.
Timeline
The current timeline for round 2 is Saturday between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Possible Threats
The main weather threats include damaging winds reaching up to 60 mph and hail the size of quarters.
Severe Weather in Alabama
Important Notes from NWS
“Depending on how far south the residual line/boundary makes it, there willbe a conditionalthreat for isolated severe storms re-developing along the boundary Saturday afternoon and evening,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.
We will update you on any developments about these two rounds of possible severe weather.
Mary K. – Weather Forecaster
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