Over the weekend, Alabamians enjoyed the much-needed break from wet and severe weather. Now, don’t get too comfortable; there is a chance of isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms starting on Wednesday through Friday. Plus, there is the threat of severe weather over the weekend.

West Alabama Chance of Showers and Thunderstorms Guide

As weather conditions develop, the chance for showers and thunderstorms could change.

Bibb

Wednesday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Fayette

Wednesday: 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Greene

Wednesday: 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Hale

Wednesday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Lamar

Wednesday: 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Perry

Wednesday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Pickens

Wednesday: 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Sumter

Wednesday: 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Tuscaloosa

Wednesday: 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Walker

Wednesday: 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Weekend Severe Weather Outlook

The intensity of those weekday isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms shifts into a more active pattern starting on Saturday, and there could be the potential for this weather pattern to continue into Sunday as well.

Risk Levels

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms for Saturday, June 7.

Risk Areas

This includes the Townsquare Media Coverage area that includes Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties.

Timeline

The current outlook for the timing of the storms for Saturday is allocated to the afternoon and evening windows.

Threats

“Damaging winds up to 60 mph” are the potential threats, according to the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

There is more to come on this developing severe weather, and I will continue to monitor conditions.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster