Birmingham, AL – Severe weather is expected to move through northern Alabama Thursday, bringing a threat of damaging winds and hail into the evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Birmingham, a Level 2 of 5 slight risk for severe thunderstorms is in place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday, April 10. The primary threats include wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph and hail up to the size of quarters.
Areas north of Interstate 20, including Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden, and Anniston, are at greatest risk. Timing varies by region, with storms entering northwest Alabama around 3 p.m. and pushing southeastward into central parts of the state by early evening.
Further south, cities like Montgomery and Auburn fall under a marginal risk zone with a lower chance of severe activity, though isolated storms remain possible.
Residents should remain weather-aware and have multiple alert methods ready. Officials advise knowing shelter locations, securing outdoor items, and staying updated on forecast changes as storm development remains uncertain.
The system is part of a broader severe weather pattern stretching across the Southeast, including Mississippi and Tennessee. For updates, visit weather.gov/bmx.
