⛈️ Another wave of storms possible Saturday night
Alabama is not out of danger just yet. After being slammed by a first round of severe thunderstorms earlier on Saturday, forecasters are warning that a second wave of potentially damaging weather could strike late tonight and into early Sunday.
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed parts of west Alabama, including Tuscaloosa, under a Level 2 out of 5 (slight) risk for severe weather. Surrounding areas, such as Birmingham, Florence and Decatur, face a Level 1 (marginal) risk.
Straight-line winds remain the main threat, though hail, heavy downpours and even a low tornado risk are also in play. The National Weather Service is tracking a cluster of storms moving in from Mississippi, where a severe thunderstorm watch is already active. These storms are expected to push eastward and then drift south overnight, raising alarms for additional damage after earlier reports of downed trees and power outages across north and central Alabama.
🌩️ Sunday: Southeast Alabama faces enhanced storm threat
On Sunday, June 9, the atmosphere over Alabama will remain volatile, with another round of severe storms possible.
The southeast corner of the state, including cities like Troy and Dothan, has been placed under a Level 2 risk for severe weather. Meanwhile, most of central and west-central Alabama falls under a Level 1 risk, with general thunderstorms forecasted in north Alabama and northwest central areas.
Storms may arrive early Sunday morning, followed by a second peak during the afternoon and early evening hours, when daytime heating maximizes storm energy. Again, damaging winds are expected to be the primary hazard, with the possibility of hail and localized flash flooding due to heavy rain.
⚡ Monday: All of Alabama under threat
Monday, June 10, brings widespread concern across the entire state. The Storm Prediction Center currently places nearly all of Alabama under a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather, with only the immediate Gulf Coast under a Level 1 risk.
The timing for these storms will again favor the afternoon and evening hours, with a similar profile of threats: damaging winds, hail, and torrential rain are all possible. Forecasters urge close monitoring of the evolving system throughout the day.
🌧️ Tuesday and the rest of the week: Unsettled pattern continues
Although the SPC hasn’t issued a formal severe weather outlook for Tuesday, June 11, and beyond, meteorologists caution that the atmosphere will remain unstable. Several disturbances are expected to move across the region during the week, maintaining a stormy and unsettled weather pattern.
This means the risk for more rain and scattered thunderstorms will linger well into the week ahead, especially for regions already saturated by previous storms.
📍 Regional updates
North Alabama endured significant impacts during Saturday’s first round of storms, with numerous reports of wind damage.
In central Alabama, forecasters highlight the potential for another round of storms tonight, particularly in areas already hit earlier today.
For south Alabama, especially the northern portion, rain chances will increase overnight, with the possibility of some embedded thunderstorms moving in from the west.
Stay tuned for official updates from the National Weather Service, especially if you live in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Montgomery, Troy, Dothan, or any part of central or southern Alabama.
