Severe Weather Looms Over Alabama During Finals Days of March

A significant weather threat is anticipated in late March, beginning this weekend in the Midwest and South before reaching the East Coast by Monday.

As we approach Sunday, the severe weather threat picture for Alabama becomes more defined. Be sure to check back often for updates.

Helping You Stay Ahead of the Storm

Risk Areas and Threat Level

The Storm Prediction Center has designated most of Alabama as a level 2 out of 5 for the risk of severe weather.

Timeline

James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said, “Unstable air will surge northward into the Deep South Sunday and Sunday night, and an energetic storm system will bring the chance of strong to severe thunderstorms late Sunday into Monday.”

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Probable Threats

The National Weather Service in Birmingham advised residents to be aware of the threats posed by “tornadoes, large hail up to a quarter size, and damaging winds up to 60 mph.”

There is some uncertainty with the magnitude of the tornado threat. However, we are still a few days away from the impacts.

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More Precise Information Coming

“Once we get within 60 hours of the event, we will be in range of the high-resolution convection allowing models, giving us a much clearer picture,” said Spann.

Mary K. - Weather Forecaster