Expect Showers and Strong-Severe Thunderstorms Across Alabama

Over the next few days, you can expect much of the same, with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon into the evening. Some of these storms could pose concerning threats, such as wind gusts and lightning.

Severe Weather Threat Spans Multiple States and Days

We are closely monitoring the multi-state and multi-day severe weather threat that started in the “Plains Monday into Tuesday, where it produced reported tornadoes, huge hail and high winds from Kansas and Colorado to Minnesota, including a 101-mph wind gust in Wichita, Kansas,” said The Weather Channel.

Today, the areas under a watchful eye are the Great Lakes, Ohio, the mid-Mississippi valleys, and Northern Texas.

Thursday, the system will pose a threat to multiple states, including Alabama and our neighboring states. This system will then track up past New York and Boston.

Thursday’s Outlook for Alabama

For Thursday, June 19, the Storm Prediction Center expanded the marginal risk to cover a good portion of the state.

This risk level encompasses all communities within West Alabama, located in the following counties: Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham stated that uncertainties remain regarding coverage and timing for the severe weather risk on Thursday. However, it’s currently slated for the afternoon into the evening timeline.

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Threats

• Damaging Winds: Gusts up to 60 mph
• Large Hail: Up to quarter-size

The Townsquare Media Weather Center will continue to monitor this weather system and provide necessary updates.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster