Severe Storms Expected Across Alabama: Tornadoes, Strong Winds, Hail

The Townsquare Media Weather Center is monitoring conditions for an active weather system to track across Alabama on Sunday. Please check back often for updates, as we are still several days away from this weather event.

Threat Areas

The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of central Alabama under a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms late Saturday night into Sunday afternoon. In addition, most of Alabama is under a severe weather risk.

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Concerning Threats

• Tornadoes
• Damaging winds up to 60mph
• Hail up to quarter size

James Spann, ABC 33/40 and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist, said, “Storms that pass through Alabama will be capable of producing strong winds and hail; a brief tornado or two is possible.” Rain amounts of 1-2 inches are expected.”

Updated Timing

An organized batch of showers and storms will enter Northwest Alabama around midnight Saturday night and exit the southeast corner of the state Sunday afternoon,” said Spann.

Townsquare Media Coverage Area Timeline

As this storm develops and tracks, the timing could change. Here is the current look for Sunday.

Bibb: 4 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Fayette: Midnight – 6 a.m.

Greene: 4 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Hale: 4 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Lamar: Midnight – 6 a.m.

Perry: 4 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Pickens: Midnight – 11 a.m.

Sumter: 4 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Tuscaloosa: Midnight – 11 a.m.

Walker: Most of the county is closed from Midnight to 6 a.m., with a small section until 11 a.m.

We are closely tracking this weather situation and will update as new information becomes available.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster