Marginal Risk of Severe Weather for West and Southwest Alabama

We are monitoring weather conditions to possibly unfold Sunday in Northern Texas into Oklahoma. That will then move through eastern Texas to Mississippi, tracking close to or along I-20.

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Starting from Monday, there is a possibility of widespread rain and gusty winds across the central and eastern regions of the United States. These conditions are expected to persist in the eastern areas until Wednesday, according to The Weather Channel.

What Does This Mean for Alabama?

James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said that a “dynamic weather system will bring rain and storms to Alabama Monday night and Tuesday.”

Risk Levels and Areas

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a Marginal Risk which is a level 1 out of 5 for portions of West and Southwest Alabama.

As of right now, this marginal risk includes some of Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa's coverage areas.

All of Greene County

Half of Hale County

Almost all of Pickens County

All of Sumter County

A small portion of Tuscaloosa County

Possible Threats

The primary risk will be posed by powerful, gusty winds, and the storms are expected to gradually weaken due to the absence of surface-based instability.

According to the National Weather Service in Birmingham, there is a possibility of damaging winds up to 60 mph and a brief tornado.

Timing

A “line of storms that will likely enter the state after midnight Monday night,” said Spann.