Heightened Risk Across West Alabama for Damaging Winds & Hail

May has kicked off with active weather across Alabama, which will affect the entire state later today and tomorrow.

This is part of a broader weather system that impacts Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. The system is expected to move eastward, eventually heading toward the Appalachians and the Northeast.

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Risk Levels

The state is split between different risk levels from the Storm Prediction Center, ranging from 1 to 3

West Alabama Risk Areas

Bibb – Level 2

Fayette – Level 3

Greene – Level 2

Hale – Level 2

Lamar – Level 3

Perry – Level 2

Pickens – Level 3

Sumter – The county is divided between Level 2 & 3

Tuscaloosa – Level 3

Walker – Level 3

National Weather Service

Friday Primary Threat Outlook

Alabama residents should be aware that the incoming system's threats include damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham said, "This is NOT a level 3 risk for tornadoes, but rather is driven by the heightened risk for damaging, straight-line winds.”

James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said, "During the peak of the daytime heating late this afternoon and this evening, a few storms could produce strong, gusty winds and some hail. Forecast wind profiles suggest no meaningful tornado threat.”

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Friday Timeline

The weather system could impact various counties from Friday at 2 p.m. through Saturday at 1 a.m.

West Alabama Timeline

Bibb – Friday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Fayette – Friday 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Greene – Friday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Hale – Friday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Lamar – Friday 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Perry – Friday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Pickens – Friday 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Sumter – Friday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Tuscaloosa – Friday 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Walker – Friday 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

National Weather Service

Saturday Overview

According to the Storm Prediction Center, there is a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe storms Saturday morning and afternoon. The current outlook on timing is Saturday from daybreak through the afternoon. The possible threats are damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail.

Mary K. - Weather Forecaster

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