Alabama’s Severe Storm Threat Sunday: Tornadoes, Winds, & Hail

The spring season appears very confused with our recent summer-like temperatures. Expect this trend to continue over the next few days, with indications that locations in Alabama may approach or break records.

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Our attention is focused on an incoming active weather system expected to impact our area on Sunday, with all modes of severe weather possible.

Risk Zones

The Storm Prediction Center has nearly the entire state of Alabama under some level of severe weather risk. The entire Townsquare Media Coverage Area is under a slight risk for Sunday, April 6.

Concerning Threats

Isolated tornadoes
Damaging winds up to 60mph
Hail up to quarter size

James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said, “The main concern will come from hail and strong, gusty winds. But, with the slower progression across the state, the air could become unstable over the southern counties by Sunday afternoon, where a tornado or two will be possible.”

Timeline

The overall timing of the incoming system will start “Sunday at 1 a.m. and last through 4 p.m.,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

Townsquare Media Coverage Area Timeline

Bibb: Sunday 6 a.m. - Noon

Fayette: Sunday 1 a.m. – 7 a.m.

Greene: Sunday 1 a.m. – 7 a.m.

Hale: Sunday 1 a.m. - Noon

Lamar: Sunday 1 a.m. – 7 a.m.

Perry: Sunday 6 a.m. – 7 a.m.

Pickens: Sunday 1 a.m. - Noon

Sumter: Sunday 1 a.m. – 7 a.m.

Tuscaloosa: Sunday 1 a.m. - Noon

Walker: Sunday 1 a.m. – 7 a.m.

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We will continue to monitor this system over the next few days and provide you with the latest updates.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster

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