The Townsquare Media Weather Center has been tracking the potential for severe weather across Alabama, including West Alabama.

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We are now facing two rounds of active weather that will impact our area. This guide will break down each round to help you get a good overview of what to expect.

National Weather Service

ROUND ONE

Friday Night through Saturday Morning

Risk Levels

Level 1 Marginal Risk to Level 3 Enhanced Risk

Risk Areas

The Storm Prediction Center has much of West Alabama under an "enhanced risk" (level 3/5) with a "slight risk" (level 2/5) as far east and south.

Timeline

10 PM Friday through 8 AM Saturday morning

Threats

Tornadoes (potential for a strong tornado)

Quarter size hail

Damaging winds up to 60 mph

James Spann, ABC 33/40 and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist, 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.”

ROUND 2

Saturday Afternoon through Sunday Morning

Spann refers to this as the “main show” for the severe weather threat.

Risk Levels

Level 3 Enhanced Risk to Level 4 Moderate Risk

Risk Areas

The Storm Prediction Center has much of Alabama under a "moderate risk" (level 4/5).

Timeline

Noon Saturday through 3 AM Sunday

Threats

Strong tornadoes, potentially long-track
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.

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