Severe Storms Possible in Alabama Thursday Night

BIRMINGHAM, AL - The National Weather Service posted a statement warning of possible severe weather for parts of Alabama Thursday night. The NWS said the threat for severe weather in central Alabama will be at its highest between 5 p.m. and 1 a.m.

The Storm Prediction Center has introduced an enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) for parts of north Alabama, including places like Cullman, Jasper, Haleyville, Decatur and Huntsville. A slight risk (level 2 of 5) extends as far south as Demopolis, Calera and Weiss Lake. And a marginal risk runs down to Grove Hill, Rockford and Heflin.

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Heavier storms will be capable of producing strong, potentially damaging winds, hail and a few tornadoes. Even with no thunderstorms involved, pressure gradient winds today out of the south could gust as high as 30 mph, maybe even up to 40 mph on ridges.