WEATHER ALERT: Thunderstorms and potential for Tornado
Published 5:41 pm Saturday, December 28, 2024
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Overview: Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon through Sunday morning across all of Central Alabama. The threat spans from a 4 out of 5 across our southeastern counties to a 2 out of 5 generally east of I-65. Conditions are favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging winds up to 70 MPH, and large hail up to ping pong ball size.
Changes from previous forecast: A moderate risk (level 4 of 5) was introduced across our southeastern counties. Both the enhanced (3 of 5) and slight (2 of 5) risks were extended further east across Central Alabama.
Highlights:
Where:
- All of Central Alabama with the highest risk across the west
When:
- 3 PM Saturday through 8 AM Sunday
Threats:
- Tornadoes (potential for a strong tornado in the Levels 3 and 4 out of 5 areas)
- Damaging winds up to 70 MPH
- Large hail up to ping pong ball size
