Alabama, Stay Alert: Damaging Winds, Hail, and Brief Tornadoes Possible

The Townsquare Media Weather Center is closely monitoring the potential for severe weather that could impact portions of Alabama.

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Risk Levels

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight (Level 2 of 5) risk of severe storms across portions of Northern Central Alabama and a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) risk elsewhere.

West Alabama Risk Areas

Bibb – Marginal Risk

Fayette – Most of the county is under a Marginal Risk, with the Northeast corner under a Slight Risk.

Greene – Marginal Risk

Hale – Marginal Risk

Lamar – Marginal Risk

Perry – Marginal Risk

Pickens – Marginal Risk

Sumter – Marginal Risk

Tuscaloosa – Marginal Risk

Walker – Most of the county is under a Slight Risk, with the far southern section under a Marginal Risk.

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Primary Threats

The National Weather Service in Birmingham said the primary concerns are “damaging winds up to 60 mph, hail up to quarter size, and a brief tornado or two.”

“A few of the heavier storms could produce strong, gusty winds and small hail. But wind fields are fairly weak and the overall threat is low,” said James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist.

Timing

This system's overall timing is today, Thursday, May 8, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

West Alabama Severe Weather Timeline

Bibb – 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Fayette – 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Greene – 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Hale – 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Lamar – 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Perry – 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Pickens – 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Sumter – 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Tuscaloosa – 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Walker – 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster