Get ready, Alabama, as another round of strong to severe storms is expected to hit the state on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service is predicting a squall line that will move from west to east, bringing damaging winds with gusts as high as 70-80 mph. There is a risk of power outages, downed trees, and a few tornadoes as well as heavy rain. Winds will pick up by Tuesday afternoon, with gusts reaching tropical storm strength of 40 mph.
NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather for much of Alabama, meaning scattered severe storms are possible. Areas in east Alabama have a Level 1 risk with isolated severe storms expected. The strongest storms are expected to impact west Alabama as they move in from Mississippi, with storms entering the state between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday and tracking eastward through the night.
Residents are advised to secure anything outside that could be blown away by the strong winds and to stay updated on weather advisories. The weather service will likely issue wind advisories for parts of the state on Tuesday. Stay safe and prepared as the severe weather approaches.
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