Birmingham, Alabama – A Level 1 severe weather risk is in place for southern Central Alabama early Sunday, with storms capable of damaging winds moving through before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Birmingham, a line of strong to potentially severe thunderstorms is expected to enter southern portions of Central Alabama from Mississippi between 3 and 4 a.m. Sunday. The system will track west to east across the area, exiting into Georgia by 9 a.m.
Forecasters say damaging winds will be the primary threat, with gusts up to 60 mph possible. The marginal (Level 1 of 5) risk includes counties generally along and south of a Demopolis-to-Auburn line, including areas such as Selma, Montgomery, Troy and surrounding communities.
In addition to the early morning wind threat, a conditional and low-end risk for hail exists Sunday afternoon, mainly between noon and 4 p.m. The hail threat would be most likely east of Interstate 65 and south of Interstate 20 if additional storms develop behind the morning line.
Residents are urged to have multiple ways to receive warnings and ensure access to a sturdy shelter if warnings are issued.
Early morning storms could impact church services, weekend travel and shift workers commuting before sunrise.
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