Portions of Alabama Upgraded to Enhanced Risk for Severe Weather

Windy Conditions

The winds have picked up in intensity across West Alabama. Remember that there is a WIND ADVISORY for all Alabama counties.

James Spann, ABC 33/40 and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said, “Gradient winds (not related to thunderstorms) will ramp up this afternoon and early tonight, gusting to 45 mph at times.”

Looking to the West

Currently, a good portion of Mississippi is under a Tornado Watch. We are closely monitoring conditions and how this severe weather system tracks closer to Alabama.

Townsquare Media Coverage Area Timing

Bibb: Tuesday, 8 p.m. to Midnight

Fayette: Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Greene: Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Hale: Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Lamar: Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Perry: Tuesday, 8 p.m. to Midnight

Pickens: Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Sumter: Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tuscaloosa: Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Walker: Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a small section going to Midnight

New Information - Risk Area Outlook

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a "slight risk" (level 2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms for a large portion of the state and an "enhanced risk" (level 3 out of 5) for the southwestern counties.

Townsquare Media Coverage Risk Area Zones

Bibb: Slight Risk

Fayette: Slight Risk

Greene: Most of the county is under an Enhanced Risk

Hale: Most of the county is under an Enhanced Risk

Lamar: Slight Risk

Perry: Most of the county is under an Enhanced Risk

Pickens: Slight Risk

Sumter: Enhanced Risk

Tuscaloosa: Slight Risk

Walker: Slight Risk

National Weather Service

Possible Threats

The primary concern with this system is the potential for strong straight-line winds, which could cause scattered damage by toppling trees and power lines. Additionally, there is a chance of a few isolated tornadoes, particularly in the southwest of Alabama.

We will keep you updated on this developing weather system.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster

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