Alabama on Alert: Tornadoes, Strong Winds & Flooding Threat Ahead

As a cold front moves through Alabama, it brings with it the risk of severe weather. This weather system is part of a more extensive system impacting the southern region. In addition, our area should be prepared for moderate to heavy rainfall, which has prompted a “Flood Watch.”

Also, the Townsquare Media Weather Center is monitoring another risk for severe weather on Saturday. We encourage you to stay aware and informed.

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Wednesday Severe Weather Outlook

Risk Areas

In West Alabama, the Storm Prediction Center has many Townsquare Media Coverage area counties under a “Slight Risk” while a few are under the “Marginal Risk.”

Bibb - “Slight Risk”

Fayette - “Marginal Risk”

Greene - “Slight Risk”

Hale - “Slight Risk”

Lamar - “Marginal Risk”

Perry - “Slight Risk”

Pickens – A good portion of the county is under a “Slight Risk” while the northern section is under a “Marginal Risk.”

Sumter - “Slight Risk”

Tuscaloosa – A good portion of the county is under a “Slight Risk” while the northern section is under a “Marginal Risk.”

Walker - “Marginal Risk”

James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist, said, “The highest risk of severe storms will be over the southern half of Alabama this afternoon and tonight.”

Severe Weather Threats

Be sure to stay alert because the main threats with the incoming weather system include:

Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph
A few tornadoes
Low risk for flash flooding with minor flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas expected

Timing

The overall timing of the system in Alabama starts around 2 p.m. and lasts until Thursday at 6 a.m.

For West Alabama, residents should stay alert between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m.

West Alabama County-by-County Severe Weather Timing Guide

Bibb – 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Fayette – 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Greene – 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Hale – A good portion of the county timing is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. However, the far eastern portion of the county will go until 10 p.m.

Lamar – 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Perry – 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Pickens – 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Sumter – 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuscaloosa – A good portion of the county timing is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. However, the far eastern portion of the county will go until 10 p.m.

Walker – 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

National Weather Service

Townsquare Media Radio Stations

Our staff closely monitors weather developments for incoming severe weather threats. Our radio station cluster includes Praise 93.3, 92.9 WTUG, 95.3 The Bear, METV 97.5, Catfish 100.1, Tide 100.9, 101.7 The River, and 105.1 The Block.

Looking Ahead to Saturday

Residents should stay aware that another weather system will bring severe weather for most of the state, with an enhanced risk within the western section.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster

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