Huntsville, Alabama – Severe thunderstorms are expected to sweep across north Alabama and southern middle Tennessee this evening, bringing the threat of damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rain during the evening commute and overnight hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, storms will move northwest to southeast between 7 p.m. and midnight. The highest risk areas include Florence from 7–10 p.m., Huntsville and Fayetteville from 8–11 p.m., and cities like Fort Payne and Stevenson between 9 p.m. and midnight. The local threat level is a 3 out of 5, indicating an enhanced risk for severe weather.
Key hazards include wind gusts over 60 mph, large hail, and a few tornadoes. Flash flooding may also develop in low-lying areas, especially where rain falls quickly over saturated ground. Residents are urged to charge devices, identify safe shelter areas, and avoid outdoor activity during the warning window.
This marks one of the season’s more widespread severe weather events for north Alabama, with impacts expected across multiple counties. If a tornado warning is issued, move quickly to a basement or interior room away from windows.
Storm alerts remain in effect through midnight, with further updates possible this evening.
