Central and north Alabama are bracing for severe storms, including strong winds, potential tornadoes, and heavy rainfall on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. A Tornado Watch has been issued, and the Storm Prediction Center has placed the region under a slight risk for severe storms. The main risk is from strong wind gusts, with winds potentially reaching 60 mph. The overall risk of a tornado is low, but it is not zero.
These storms are expected to move quickly, with the main line exiting the state by 2 a.m. A Wind Advisory is in place until 3 p.m. Wednesday, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected, potentially causing power outages and tree damage. Residents are advised to secure outdoor items and prepare for potential disruptions.
As the storms pass, temperatures will drop, with highs in the 50s on Wednesday and temperatures in the 30s on Thursday morning. A warming trend is expected for Friday and Saturday, with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s before another front brings showers on Saturday afternoon.
Residents are urged to stay weather aware, take necessary precautions, and download the WVTM 13 app for weather notifications. Impact Days have been declared for Tuesday and Wednesday, signifying disruptions to normal routines due to severe weather conditions.
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