Not the news you want to hear, but Alabamians can expect several days of showers and thunderstorms even leading into next week. There is concern for the risk of severe weather starting on Friday.

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West Alabama Rain Chances + Timing for Today – Friday

To help you plan around the incoming showers and thunderstorms, here are the forecasted chances from the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

Bibb

Today: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Fayette

Today: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Greene

Today: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Hale

Today: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m.

Thursday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Lamar

Today: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Perry

Today: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m

Pickens

Today: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Sumter

Today: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Tuscaloosa

Today: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Walker

Today: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Thursday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday: A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

Friday and Saturday Severe Weather Risk Explained

“The front will stay parked just to the north, and we will maintain the chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. The weekend won't be a wash-out, and the sun will be out at times,” said James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist.

Primary Threat

The main threat each day is the concern about damaging straight-line winds up to 60 mph.

Timeline

The current timing focuses on the main threats in the afternoon and evening hours on Friday and Saturday.

West Alabama FRIDAY Risk Levels and Areas

The Storm Prediction Center has West Alabama between a level 1 and 2.

Bibb: Marginal Risk

Fayette: Slight Risk

Greene: Marginal Risk

Hale: Marginal Risk

Lamar: Slight Risk

Perry: Marginal Risk

Pickens: Marginal Risk

Sumter: Marginal Risk

Tuscaloosa: Marginal Risk

Walker: Slight Risk

SATURDAY Severe Risk Levels and Areas Outlook

The entire West Alabama coverage area is under a slight risk for severe weather by the Storm Prediction Center.

Looking Ahead

We are closely monitoring weather trends for the possibility of a severe weather risk for Sunday.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster