Strong To Severe Storms Expected For Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, AL — As if the heavy thunderstorms from January through the Birmingham metro weren't enough, some strong to severe storms could sweep through the srea Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service.

The main window for strong to severe thunderstorms will come from approximately 4 p.m. Wednesday through 6 a.m. Thursday, the NWS said. The core threat will be Wednesday night, with the risk of severe storms lingering past midnight.

Stronger storms will be capable of producing small hail, damaging straight-line winds and a few tornadoes.

"Be sure you have a good way of hearing severe weather warnings if they are needed," meteorologist James Spann said Tuesday. "Know your safe place and have helmets for everyone there. And if you live in a mobile home, you can’t stay there during a tornado warning. Know where you are going, and the quickest way to get there."