Birmingham, Ala. (DDN) – A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WARNING is now in effect for the following counties until 4:30 a.m.:
- Fayette
- Walker
- Tuscaloosa
A TORNADO WATCH has been issued until 10 a.m. for the following counties:
- Cullman
- Fayette
- Greene
- Lamar
- Marion
- Pickens
- Sumter
- Tuscaloosa
- Walker
- Winston
WVTM 13 meteorologists are closely monitoring a significant weather event in Alabama that is expected to persist through Saturday, bringing the potential for hail, destructive winds, and tornadoes.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: On Saturday, March 15, there is a significant risk of severe weather, featuring potential tornadoes, strong wind gusts, and large hail in two primary waves.
Expect the initial wave of severe storms to start after midnight and persist throughout the night. The most significant danger will be present in the western part of the state, continuing until dawn on Saturday. Areas including Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Jasper, Fayette, Cullman, Double Springs, Hamilton, and Reform may face intense storms accompanied by a potential for tornadoes.
A significant weather event is set to unfold on Friday afternoon and evening to the west of Alabama. Late overnight into Saturday morning, the western counties of Alabama will start to experience the arrival of those storms.
Disruptions to systems like this are always a possibility. At this moment, there are no apparent signs of a definitive failure point. If it arrives as anticipated, today could prove to be quite challenging for Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia.
The recent bouts of rain and storms have resulted in significant rainfall amounts, potentially leading to localized flooding, with certain areas receiving over 2 to 3 inches.
Reference: Tornado Watch issued for multiple Alabama counties as outlook hits Level 5 high risk
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