If you have weekend plans, be sure to stay informed and ahead of the storm. West Residents in West Alabama and across the state are facing multiple rounds of thunderstorms spanning several days.

There is an ongoing multi-day and multi-state threat that includes Alabama. We are faced with an overall thunderstorm threat for today (Friday), Saturday, and Sunday.

The Weather Channel said, “One of the drivers behind this drenching pattern is clusters of severe storms known as mesoscale convective systems. They are common in summertime and often produce severe weather and heavy rain.”

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Overall Thoughts

“Alabama's weather will feature a mix of sun and clouds through the weekend, and from time to time, expect a passing shower or thunderstorm,” said James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist.

Keep in mind that stronger storms may bring gusty winds and hail, though some places might escape the storms entirely.

Friday Forecast

Timeline

The risk of strong to severe thunderstorms is between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Threats

The primary concerns are for damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail.

West Alabama Risk Areas and Levels

The Slight Risk zone includes Fayette, Lamar, Perry, and Walker counties, according to the Storm Prediction Center.

The Marginal Risk zone assigned by the Storm Prediction Center includes Bibb, Greene, Hale, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties.

Saturday Information

Timeline

The overall timing for the incoming weather system is between Noon and 9 p.m.

West Alabama Timing

Bibb: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Fayette: Noon to 4 p.m.

Greene: Noon to 7 p.m.

Hale: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Lamar: Noon to 4 p.m.

Perry: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Pickens: Noon to 4 p.m.

Sumter: Noon to 7 p.m.

Tuscaloosa: Noon to 7 p.m.

Walker: Noon to 4 p.m.

Threats

The overall threat is for damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph.

West Alabama Risk Levels

There is a slight risk for the entire West Alabama area, according to the Storm Prediction Center.

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Guide to Sunday

Timeline

As we approach Sunday, the timing will become more defined. Right now, the National Weather Service in Birmingham said that the impact window is focused on the “afternoon and evening.”

Threats

The overall threat is for damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph.

West Alabama Risk Levels

There is a marginal risk for the entire West Alabama area, according to the Storm Prediction Center.

The Townsquare Media Weather Center will continue to monitor the incoming weather system over the next several days.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster