West Alabama Weather Alert: Damaging Winds, Hail Possible Memorial Day

As we celebrate Memorial Day, often seen as the unofficial start of summer, let's not forget its true meaning. This holiday honors the men and women of the military who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Get our free mobile app

Honestly, I’ve lost track of how many days West Alabama has been experiencing some strong to severe weather. Unfortunately, the coming days don’t look promising for any change due to the chance of rounds of thunderstorms expected to move across Alabama.

Threat Area and Risk Level

The Storm Prediction Center has the risk set at marginal (level 1 out of 5) for today, Tuesday, and Wednesday, including the West Alabama counties of Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker.

Potential Threats

The primary daily threats are “damaging winds up to 60 mph and large hail up to quarter size,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

“Like recent days, we will have a passing shower or storm from time to time,” said James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist. “It won't rain all day, and it won't necessarily rain everywhere.”

Timeline

The overall threat timing for today, Memorial Day, will be from 4 p.m. until Midnight. However, West Alabama communities should stay aware from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tuesday’s timing is for the afternoon into the evening, while Wednesday is currently focused on the afternoon.

West Alabama County-by-County Memorial Day Threat Timing

Bibb: 7 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Fayette: 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Greene: 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Hale: 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Lamar: 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Perry: 4 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Pickens: 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Sumter: 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Tuscaloosa: 4 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Walker: 4 p.m. until 10 p.m.

West Alabama’s Chance of Precipitation Guide

Bibb

Memorial Day: 60%

Tonight: 80%

Fayette

Memorial Day: 80%

Tonight: 80%

Greene

Memorial Day: 80%

Tonight: 80%

Hale

Memorial Day: 80%

Tonight: 80%

Lamar

Memorial Day: 80%

Tonight: 80%

Perry

Memorial Day: 60%

Tonight: 80%

Pickens

Memorial Day: 80%

Tonight: 80%

Sumter

Memorial Day: 80%

Tonight: 80%

Tuscaloosa

Memorial Day: 80%

Tonight: 80%

Walker

Memorial Day: 80%

Tonight: 80%

Monitoring

Remember to check back for updates while enjoying your Memorial Day holiday. I will also share more information about the upcoming weather risks for the rest of the week.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster