Birmingham, AL – Severe storms are expected across Alabama today, bringing damaging winds and a risk of tornadoes through early Thursday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) has expanded the risk area, increasing concerns for strong storms overnight.
According to NWS Birmingham, the greatest severe weather risk is in southern Alabama, where an enhanced threat level is in place. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and isolated tornadoes are possible. The storms are expected to begin around 3 p.m. and continue through 6 a.m. Thursday.
Residents should remain weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts. Officials recommend identifying a safe place in case of a tornado warning. Power outages and hazardous travel conditions may occur due to strong winds.
Stay updated by monitoring local forecasts and heeding any warnings from authorities. The severe weather threat is expected to decrease by early Thursday morning as the system moves east.
