West Alabama Faces Midweek Storm Risk With Strong Winds

West Alabama residents should prepare for a mid-week chance of isolated to scattered thunderstorms, most likely developing during the afternoon and evening hours ahead of a cold front to our northwest.

The storms today carry the primary threat of damaging winds of up to 60 MPH, according to the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

Marginal Risk Outlook

Currently, the entire West Alabama – Townsquare Media Coverage Area is under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms. The potential active weather is expected to start this afternoon and dissipate around 11 p.m.

James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said that we should “expect a general increase in the number of scattered showers and thunderstorms across Alabama through the rest of the week as the upper ridge weakens and the air becomes more unstable.”

Also, “Heavier thunderstorms could produce strong gusty winds and small hail,” said Spann.

Hot Temperatures Linger

Bibb

Expect a high near 95.

Heat index values as high as 105.

Fayette

Expect a high near 95.

Heat index values as high as 106.

Greene

Expect a high near 95.

Hale

Expect a high near 95.

Lamar

Expect a high near 95.

Heat index values as high as 107.

Perry

Expect a high near 95.

Pickens

Expect a high near 95.

Heat index values as high as 106.

Sumter

Expect a high near 97.

Tuscaloosa

Expect a high near 95.

Walker

Expect a high near 95.

Heat index values as high as 107.

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Looking Ahead to the Weekend

Saturday and Sunday will bring a mix of sun and clouds with scattered to numerous showers and storms.” Spann notes that the “chance of any one spot getting wet is 50/60 percent.” Additionally, you may notice a temperature difference, with a high range of 88 to 92 degrees.