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🚨 Storm Alert: Alabama Braces for Severe Weather Over Next Few Days

Residents across Alabama are urged to stay vigilant as a multi-day storm system threatens to bring strong winds, hail, and possible tornadoes to the state.

📅 Timeline of Storm Risks

🌧️ Sunday – Southwest Alabama (Level 1 – Marginal Risk)

The National Weather Service has issued a Level 1 (marginal) warning for parts of southwest Alabama on Sunday. While the overall threat remains low, isolated severe showers could still develop in the afternoon, bringing brief but intense weather.

🌪️ Monday Night – Tuesday Morning (Level 1 – Huntsville, Cullman, Jasper)

A similar Level 1 risk will cover key areas including:

• Huntsville
• Cullman
• Jasper

From 10 PM Monday to 7 AM Tuesday, the possibility of tornadoes and damaging winds looms, keeping residents on high alert.

⚡ Tuesday Night – Wednesday Morning (Level 2 – Slight Risk for Northern Alabama)

The threat escalates slightly with a Level 2 (slight) risk for much of northern Alabama, including:

• Scottsboro
• Decatur

Forecasters warn of scattered severe storms, with tornadoes still possible during this window.

❄️ South Alabama – Tuesday Night (Level 1 – Hail & Wind Risk)

While southern regions face a lower Level 1 risk, the threat of hail and strong winds persists.

🌧️ Rainfall & Drought Relief

After Wednesday morning, the severe weather threat diminishes, but steady rain will continue across the state—a welcome relief for Alabama’s ongoing drought.

• Northern & Central Alabama: 3–4 inches of rain by May 2
• Southern Alabama: Around 1 inch

Though the showers will help alleviate water shortages, residents should stay updated on local forecasts and prepare for potential severe weather in the coming days.

Stay safe—monitor alerts and have an emergency plan ready.