There is a concern of a severe weather outbreak across the Midwest, South, and East, including Alabama. The Townsquare Media Weather Center has been tracking the developments to bring you the latest information.
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The Weather Channel said, “Strong, long-tracked tornadoes, widespread damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding are all threats this dangerous bout of severe weather could produce.”
James Spann, ABC 33/40 and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist, said they “don't use strong wording often, but in this case, it is needed. The threat is real, and the event poses a dangerous situation for all of Alabama and most of the southern U.S.”
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The National Weather Service in Birmingham said, “Late Friday night through Saturday morning will be conditional as storms may struggle to form, but those that do form will be in a very favorable environment for tornadoes (potentially a strong tornado), large hail, and damaging winds.”
Risk Level
Level 1 Marginal Risk to Level 3 Enhanced Risk
Where
All but southeast Central Alabama
Townsquare Media Coverage Area Risk Areas
Bibb – Risk Level 2
Fayette – Risk Level 3
Greene – Mostly in Risk Level 2
Hale – Risk Level 2
Lamar – Risk Level 3
Perry – Risk Level 2
Pickens – Risk Level 3
Sumter – Mostly in Risk Level 2
Tuscaloosa – Split between Risk Level 2 and 3
Walker – Risk Level 3
Timeline
11 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Saturday
Timeline for the Townsquare Media Coverage Area
Friday 11 p.m. – Saturday 7 a.m.
Threats
Tornadoes (potential for a strong tornado)
Quarter size hail
Damaging winds up to 60 mph
Spann said, “Highest risk of severe storms with 'round one' will be over the western half of the state, mainly along and west of I-65. The severe threat is much lower over the eastern counties, where the air will be more stable.”
Severe Weather in Alabama, Torandoes in Alabama, Damaging Winds in Alabama
The National Weather Service in Birmingham said, "An outbreak of severe storms is expected Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning. Risks include strong, potentially long-track tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds.”
Risk Level
Level 4 Moderate Risk
Where
All of Central Alabama
Townsquare Media Coverage Area Risk Areas
The entire Townsquare Media Coverage Area is under a 4 out of 5 risk level.
When
Noon Saturday through 3 a.m. Sunday
Timeline for the Townsquare Media Coverage Area
Bibb: Noon Saturday – 11 p.m.
Fayette: Noon Saturday – 9 p.m.
Greene: Noon Saturday – 9 p.m.
Hale: Noon Saturday – 9 p.m.
Lamar: Noon Saturday – 9 p.m.
Perry: Noon Saturday – 11 p.m.
Pickens: Noon Saturday – 9 p.m.
Sumter: Noon Saturday – 9 p.m.
Tuscaloosa: Noon Saturday – 11 p.m.
Walker: Noon Saturday – 11 p.m.
Threats
Strong tornadoes, potentially long-tracked
Golf ball-sized hail
Damaging winds up to 70 mph
“Storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. A few violent, long-track tornadoes are possible,” said Spann.
Severe Weather in Alabama, Torandoes in Alabama, Damaging Winds in Alabama
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