Birmingham, AL – Alabama faces a dangerous weather setup late Sunday night into Monday, with storms packing tornadoes, golf ball-sized hail, and 70 mph wind gusts expected to impact areas around Birmingham and the I-22 corridor.
According to the National Weather Service in Birmingham, an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) has been issued for northwestern Alabama—including Hamilton—between 11 p.m. Sunday and 1 p.m. Monday. The Birmingham metro remains under a Slight Risk (Level 2) for damaging storms. The public is urged to stay alert and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
Saturday begins calmly with partly sunny skies and a high of 78°F. Isolated showers may develop by evening, with chances rising to 60% overnight. Sunday will feel muggy and warm, with highs near 78°F before the storm system moves in after dark. Thunderstorms will intensify through early Monday, potentially bringing flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas near I-65 and I-22.
By Tuesday, conditions will clear with sunny skies and a high near 74°F. The 5-day outlook remains unsettled midweek, with showers and storms likely Wednesday and Thursday, highs in the low 80s, and overnight lows in the 60s.
Stay weather-aware and monitor local alerts throughout the weekend.
