Alabama will face a severe weather threat from Thursday through Sunday. The National Weather Service in Birmingham said the risk level increases with each round. The Townsquare Media Weather Center will pay close attention to this developing system.

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Three Rounds of Severe Weather Outlook

National Weather Service

Thursday

Risk Level

A Level 1 out of 5 risk is in effect for a threat of large hail and damaging winds during the day on Thursday.

Risk Area

Includes the Townsquare Media Coverage Areas of Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties.

Timeline

9 am through 6 pm

Threats

Hail up to golf ball size
Damaging winds up to 60 mph

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Friday Night into Saturday Morning

Risk Level

A Level 2 out of 5 risk of isolated tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds Friday night into early Saturday morning.

Risk Area

Includes the Townsquare Media Coverage Areas of Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties

Timing

9 am Friday night through 7 am Saturday morning

Threats

Isolated tornadoes.
Quarter size hail
Damaging winds up to 60 mph

Saturday Afternoon into Early Sunday Morning

Risk Level

The highest severe risk, a Level 3 out of 5, will be Saturday afternoon through early Sunday morning, with risks for large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes, some of which could be strong.

Risk Area

Includes the Townsquare Media Coverage Areas of Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties.

Timing

Saturday afternoon through early Sunday morning

Threats

Tornadoes, some of which could be strong
Golf ball-sized hail
Damaging winds up to 70 mph

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