Tornadoes, Damaging Winds & Hail Expected Next Weekend in Alabama

The Townsquare Media Weather Center is monitoring the possibility of severe weather next weekend.

James Spann, ABC 33/40 and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist, said, “Energetic upper trough with strong wind fields is forecast next weekend. This is nothing unusual for mid-March."

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Early Outlook on Timing

The National Weather Service in Birmingham said, "Severe thunderstorms will be possible Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning as a strong storm system moves east across the area.”

Risk Areas

The Storm Prediction Center currently has the entire Yellowhammer State under a Slight Risk. This means a 15-29% probability of severe weather.

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Threats

Damaging winds up to 60 mph
Tornadoes
Large hail up to quarter size

Stay tuned for updates as we continue to monitor this developing weather system and fine-tune the risk area and specific threats.

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