Severe Weather Risk for West Alabama Friday and Saturday
The Townsquare Media Weather Center is monitoring the potential for severe weather conditions over the next few days.
Risk Level Thoughts
The Storm Prediction Center has now placed West Alabama under a marginal risk for Friday and Saturday.
“The overall severe weather threat looks low with limited instability and weak dynamics,” said James Spann, Alabama Weather Network and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist.
Friday Overview
According to the National Weather Service in Birmingham, “A cold front works into the northwest Friday afternoon into Friday evening. Showers and storms will be ongoing to our west before the front approaches from the northwest.”
Saturday Overview
Then a “secondary, more potent cold front will move through Saturday afternoon/night. A severe storm will be possible along the front Saturday afternoon through the overnight hours,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.
Timeline
- Friday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday afternoon into the overnight hours
Severe Weather Threats
- Friday: Damaging winds up to 60 mph and large hail
- Saturday: Damaging winds up to 60 mph
Mary K. – Weather Forecaster
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