Severe Storms Possible Across Portions of West Alabama

Severe Weather Updates

NWS has now canceled this warning at 3:36 p.m. 

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Bibb County in central Alabama... * Until 400 PM CST. * At 325 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Ashby, or 10 miles east of Centreville, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

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The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 (out of 5) risk for severe thunderstorms today, Wednesday, November 4, across Alabama, including some counties in the Townsquare Media coverage area.

“Thunderstorms that form along a cold front moving into the state this afternoon,” said James Spann, Alabama Weather Network Chief Meteorologist. “Dynamic support for storms will be weakening and lifting north of the region, so the overall threat is low.”

Rain chances across West Alabama are expected to range from 80% to 90%. Regardless of your county’s designated risk area, be prepared for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.

West Alabama Counties in the Risk Area

Bibb

Fayette – the far southeastern corner of the county is included

Hale - a good portion of the county is included

Perry

Tuscaloosa – a good portion of the county is included

Walker

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Timeline

Active weather is expected between 3 p.m. and midnight.

Possible Impacts

Primary Threat: Damaging Winds with Gusts up to 60 mph

Low Chance Threat: Isolated – Brief Tornadoes

Severe Wind Outlook

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Tornado Outlook

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