Hazardous Weather Outlook / National Weather Service Birmingham AL

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the National Weather Service office in Birmingham.

Outlook through Tonight.

Non thunderstorm wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible after midnight tonight. Downed trees and power outages may occur.

Severe thunderstorms are possible across far western Central Alabama after 4am. Threats include tornadoes and damaging winds up to 60 mph.

Friday through Wednesday.

Severe thunderstorms are possible across all of Central Alabama through noon on Friday. Threats include tornadoes and damaging winds up to 60 mph.

Non thunderstorm wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible through Friday evening. Downed trees and power outages may occur.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT

Activation of storm spotters and Emergency Management may be needed through Friday.

Wind Advisory

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Birmingham AL

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM CST FRIDAY

* WHAT

South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE

Central Alabama.

* WHEN

From midnight tonight to 9 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.