Real-Time Info: Alabama Faces Tornadoes, Wind, and Hail on Memorial Day
This watch has been canceled.
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 a.m., Monday, May 27.
Counties Under the Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Bibb
Greene
Hale
Perry
Pickens
Sumter
Tuscaloosa
Keep in mind that there are two waves of severe weather on Memorial Day, bringing potential risks to the holiday plans.
Severe Weather Round 1 Outlook
Severe thunderstorms are possible late tonight through Monday morning. Threats include damaging wind gusts and quarter-sized hail. A tornado or two cannot be ruled out.
Where:
Generally, along, and north of the Hwy 80 corridor, with relatively higher potential across the far northern counties
When:
Monday morning (2 a.m. through 8 a.m.)
Threats:
Damaging winds up to 60 mph
Quarter-sized hail
A brief tornado is possible
Severe Weather Round 2 Outlook
Severe thunderstorms are possible on Monday afternoon and evening. Threats include damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and large hail.
Where:
All of Central Alabama, except far northwestern counties
When:
Monday afternoon/evening (Noon through 10 p.m.)
Threats:
Damaging winds up to 60 mph
Quarter-sized hail
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