A lot is happening in the world of weather, from summer temperatures in the Southwest to a winter storm in the upper Midwest to on–and–off severe weather in the Southern region.

As part of a larger weather system affecting several states, a severe weather threat is in place for Alabama on Sunday, March 15.

Here is what the Townsquare Media Weather Center is currently monitoring.

Sunday Outlook

Threat Area

The Storm Prediction Center has Alabama in either the Slight or Enhanced Risk level.

West Alabama Risk Zones

Bibb: Slight Risk

Fayette: Enhanced Risk

Greene: Slight Risk

Hale: Slight Risk

Lamar: Enhanced Risk

Perry: Slight Risk

Pickens: Enhanced Risk

Sumter: Mostly under Slight Risk except for the far northern corner

Tuscaloosa: The county is split between Slight and Enhanced Risk

Walker: The county is split between Slight and Enhanced Risk

Timeline

The overall threat is “beginning as early as 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 (Northwest) and lasting as late as 7 a.m. Monday, March 16 (Southeast),” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

West Alabama County-by-County Projected Timing

Bibb: 11 p.m. – 4 a.m.

Fayette: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Greene: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Hale: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Lamar: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Perry: 11 p.m. – 4 a.m.

Pickens: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Sumter: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Tuscaloosa: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Walker: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Concerning Threats

• Tornadoes
• Damaging winds up to 70 mph
• Hail up to quarter size

“This will be a very fast-moving line with strong upper air support/wind fields,” said James Spann, Alabama Weather Network and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist. “The speed of the line itself will bring potential for widespread damaging straight-line wind, exceeding 50 mph in many areas. Major power outages are possible.”

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Cold Temperatures Return

After the system exits the state, you can expect a shift in temperatures. For some West Alabama counties, the temperature difference between Sunday’s high and Monday’s high is well over a 30-degree difference.

Spann said, “Cold air will roll into the state Monday following the storms, and scattered snow flurries/snow showers are likely. At this time, we are not expecting major accumulation or impact with temperatures above freezing at the surface.”

How to Prepare

Be sure you know the safe place in your home.

Before going to bed Sunday night, make sure your phone is not on silent. Some phones also have automatic silence features; check your settings and turn them off.

Stay weather-aware and continue monitoring conditions, as this developing system could change the outlook and impacts.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster