The Townsquare Media Weather team has closely monitored the development of the incoming severe weather system over the past several days.

This active weather system is tracking across areas that have already felt the impacts of severe weather over the past two weekends.

In addition to severe weather, the timing of the impacts in Alabama is concerning.

“This is a 'middle of the night' event, meaning it is critical that you can hear warnings,” said James Spann, ABC 33/40 and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist.

Sunday Afternoon Outlook

The National Weather Service in Birmingham advises residents to be aware that the primary severe weather threat will occur during the overnight hours. However, on Sunday afternoon, there is a “low chance for a few strong to severe storms.” The main concerns with that system are “isolated hail and a damaging wind threat.”

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Monday Outlook

Risk Areas and Levels

The entire Townsquare Media Coverage Area is under an "enhanced risk" (level 3/5) and much of the state, as well, according to the Storm Prediction Center.

Townsquare Media's coverage area includes the following counties: Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker.

Timing for the Townsquare Media Coverage Area

Bibb: Monday 4 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Fayette: Monday 1 a.m. – 6 a.m.

Greene: Monday 4 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Hale: Monday 4 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Lamar: Monday 1 a.m. – 6 a.m.

Perry: Monday 4 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Pickens: Monday 4 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Sumter: Monday 1 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Tuscaloosa: Monday 1 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Walker: Monday 1 a.m. – 6 a.m.

Threats

The National Weather Service in Birmingham advised residents to be aware that this system poses threats of “tornadoes, damaging winds up to 70 mph, large hail up to golf ball size, and rainfall amounts from 1-2". Locally higher amounts are likely.”

Spann said, “The main threat will come from strong, potentially damaging straight-line winds with the line of storms. Some hail is possible as well.”

Even though the main concern is damaging winds, don’t forget that an isolated brief tornado or two can't be ruled out,” said Spann. “The highest tornado threat is located north and west of Alabama with this system.”

Preparation Tips

Make sure you know which county and specific part of the county you live in. I also recommend familiarizing yourself with the neighboring counties so that you can stay informed about any potential events or situations that might affect your area.

Identify a safe place in your home or wherever you plan to be on Sunday evening into Monday. This could be a basement, storm shelter, or an interior room without windows. Additionally, take the time to locate nearby shelters in case you need to evacuate.

Check in with family and friends so they are aware of the incoming severe weather.

Have a reliable source for weather information and alerts.

Because this event is expected to occur late at night and overnight, make sure your phone is not silenced when you go to bed so you can receive any emergency alerts.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster