Multiple Severe Storm Risks Thursday through Sunday morning
Published 10:55 am Thursday, March 13, 2025
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Overview: Three rounds of severe thunderstorms will affect the area from Thursday through early Sunday morning, with the risk level increasing with each round. First, a Level 1 out of 5 risk is in effect for a threat of large hail and damaging winds during the day on Thursday. Second, a Level 1 to 3 out of 5 risk is in effect overnight Friday night into Saturday morning. This threat is conditional as storms may struggle to form, but those that do form will be in a favorable environment for tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. Finally, confidence continues to increase in a significant threat of severe storms Saturday afternoon through early Sunday morning. Risks include strong tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds.
Changes from previous forecast: Introduced a Level 4 Moderate Risk across much of Central Alabama for Saturday afternoon/evening. Adjusted the timing for today (Thursday) and added timing to the Friday night and Saturday afternoon/evening graphics.
Thursday: Level 1 Marginal Risk
Where:
- All but far northeast Central Alabama
When: 8 AM through 7 PM on Thursday
Threats:
- Hail up to golf ball size
- Damaging winds up to 60 mph
Friday Night through Saturday morning: Level 1 Marginal Risk to Level 3 Enhanced Risk
Where: All but southeast Central Alabama
When:
- 10 PM Friday night through 8 AM Saturday morning
Threats:
- Tornadoes
- Quarter size hail
- Damaging winds up to 60 mph
Saturday Afternoon through Sunday morning: Level 3 Enhanced Risk to Level 4 Moderate Risk
Where: All of Central Alabama
When:
- 12 PM Saturday through 3 AM Sunday
Threats:
- Tornadoes, some strong
- Golf ball size hail
- Damaging winds up to 70 mph
