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

 

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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

NWS 2024 Severe Weather Preparedness Guide

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Severe Weather Terminology You Should Know

 

Ways to Receive Severe Weather Information