Storm Risk Remains for Alabama Through End of Week

Another day in Alabama, another day of strong to severe thunderstorms. However, the National Weather Service in Birmingham said that there is a “low chance for a few severe storms over the course of the next two days.”

Thursday Outlook

Timeline

The system's operating hours are now from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Risk Areas

A “Marginal Risk” is in place for most of Alabama by the Storm Prediction Center. This includes West Alabama communities such as Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties.

Primary Threats

The concerns with this system include damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and large hail up to quarter-size.

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Friday Forecast

A cold front is expected to move through the area tomorrow.

Timeline

The outlook for timing on Friday is scheduled for the afternoon hours.

Risk Areas

The Storm Prediction Center has portions of Alabama under either a “Marginal Risk” or “Slight Risk.”

The only West Alabama counties under a risk level are a small portion of Bibb and Perry counties.

Possible Threats

Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail are the primary threats with this weather system.

National Weather Service

Weekend Thoughts

The good news is that “conditions trend drier this weekend behind the frontal passage,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said, “We get a chance to dry out. Mostly sunny both days with highs in the low to mid 80s and lower humidity levels.

I’m personally looking forward to drier conditions and no threat of severe weather.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster

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