NWS: Significant Weather Event Possible For Tuscaloosa Wednesday

TUSCALOOSA, AL — There is an increasing likelihood for strong storms across west Alabama Monday afternoon into the evening as the first of two strong systems expected this week, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Birmingham.

The NWS says severe thunderstorms are possible Monday into the evening hours, mainly across the northwestern half of central Alabama, with the main threat being damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail. Forecasts also insist a tornado cannot be ruled out.

The current hazardous weather outlook went into effect at 9 a.m. Monday and will expire at 6:3o a.m. Tuesday morning.

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As for Tuesday through Wednesday, NWS predicts more severe thunderstorms again early Tuesday morning through the afternoon for the southeastern two-thirds of central Alabama. These storms could also pack damaging winds and hail, along with the possible of spawning a tornado.

Another point of concern will be Wednesday morning, as confidence in the potential for a significant weather event is increasing for a wide swath of the state through the evening hours, which could result in tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds up to 60 mph.

In an effort to keep locals abreast of severe weather and other emergency scenarios, Tuscaloosa County EMA offers a free service called TuscALERT. This free service allows the user to select the weather alerts they are interested in, with time-sensitive notifications sent by text, email, and/or phone call.

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As with other severe weather events, it will be important to charge all of your devices ahead of time in the event you lose power and, if possible, have access to a NOAA weather radio. You can also click here for a detailed list of preparedness tips from the National Weather Service.

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