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Severe Weather Alert: Alabama on High Alert for Overnight Tornado Threats

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Alabama residents are being urged to stay alert tonight as a strong storm system sweeps through the region, bringing a heightened risk of tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail. A Tornado Watch is in effect across much of the state until early Sunday morning.

What’s Happening

Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop along a cold front moving in from Mississippi. These storms will hit western Alabama around 9:00 p.m. and are forecasted to reach central areas, including Birmingham and Montgomery, closer to midnight.

The main threats include:

  • Tornadoes: Some storms could produce EF-1 or stronger tornadoes.
  • Damaging Winds: Gusts up to 70 mph may cause widespread power outages and fallen trees.
  • Hail: Storms may produce hailstones up to the size of golf balls.

Severe Weather Alert: Alabama on High Alert for Overnight Tornado Threats

How to Stay Safe

  1. Know Your Safe Place: Find a sturdy interior room or a storm shelter. Avoid windows and stay on the lowest floor of your home.
  2. Stay Connected: Keep your phone fully charged, and use a weather app or radio to receive alerts. Have backup power options ready.
  3. Prepare for Emergencies: Gather essentials like water, snacks, medications, flashlights, and batteries. Keep shoes nearby in case you need to move quickly.
  4. Secure Your Home: Bring in outdoor items that could become dangerous in high winds.

City-by-City Outlook

  • Birmingham: Expect storms to begin around midnight. Highs near 59°F, with overnight lows dropping to 35°F.
  • Montgomery: Showers and storms are likely late. Highs near 62°F, with severe weather possible after midnight.
  • Mobile: Storms and gusty winds developing in the afternoon. High of 70°F, with an overnight low of 42°F.
  • Huntsville: Showers early, turning stormy late. High of 54°F and a low near 31°F. Damaging winds are possible.
  • Tuscaloosa: Severe storms expected overnight. Highs near 63°F, lows around 34°F.

Be Ready to Act

Severe weather can develop quickly. If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, take shelter immediately. Use tonight’s time to prepare and make sure you and your loved ones know what to do in case of an emergency.

Stay safe, stay informed, and keep an eye on the weather overnight.

Rakesh P
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