Birmingham, Ala. – Strong thunderstorms are expected to develop across central and northern Alabama this afternoon, with wind gusts topping 60 mph possible through 10 p.m., prompting a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe storms today.
According to the National Weather Service in Birmingham, areas including Hamilton, Jasper, Gadsden, and Birmingham are under threat from fast-moving storms that may produce damaging winds beginning around noon. The risk stretches across north and northwest-central counties, including Tuscaloosa, Fayette, and Anniston.
Residents in the affected zone should prepare for downed limbs, scattered power outages, and dangerous driving conditions, especially along I-22, I-65, and US-278. Make sure cell phones are charged, weather alerts are enabled, and sturdy shelter is accessible in case warnings are issued.
This system marks one of the more active summer thunderstorm events for the region in recent weeks. While the overall threat level remains low, even isolated strong storms could cause localized damage.
More updates may be issued later today if conditions escalate. The storm threat is expected to taper off after 10 p.m.
