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There is a Level 1 to 3 risk of severe storms from 1 AM to 8 AM Saturday across Central Alabama. Greatest severe risk will be across western and northwestern counties, with a lesser threat farther to the east. Potential hazards include tornadoes, damaging winds, and quarter size hail.

There is a level 5 out of 5 risk for many areas, with a level 4 out of 5 for areas in the far northwest, northeast and southeast for severe storms across all of Central Alabama from Saturday afternoon to early Sunday morning. Threats include tornadoes (strong, long-tracked) damaging straight-line winds, and hail up to 2 inches size. Confidence continues to increase in a significant chance for severe storms.

A Wind Advisory has been issued for all of Central Alabama for sustained winds of 10-20 mph and peak gusts up to 40 mph through 1 AM Sunday.

A Flood Watch has been issued for Saturday morning through late Saturday night for northwestern portions of Central Alabama. Rainfall between 3-5 inches, with locally higher amounts are likely. This may lead to flooding of low-lying areas, rivers/creeks, and roads.

Rain chances will dramatically increase tonight, as the severe weather threat ramps up across the area. Overnight lows will range in the upper-50s to low-60s.

Severe storms across all of Central Alabama from Saturday afternoon to early Sunday morning. Threats include tornadoes (strong, long-tracked) damaging straight-line winds, and hail up to 2 inches size. Confidence continues to increase in a significant chance for severe storms.

*Current Observations ( )*
*Location*	*Sky/Weather*	*Temp (°F)*	*Dewpt (°F)*	*RH (%)*	*Wind (mph)*	*Pressure (inHg)*	*Remarks*
Alexander City	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Anniston	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Auburn	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bessemer	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Birmingham	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Demopolis	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Eufaula	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gadsden	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Haleyville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Jasper	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Montgomery	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pell City	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Prattville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Selma	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shelby Co Airport	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sylacauga	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Talladega	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Troy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tuscaloosa	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". In the REMARKS column, HX is "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).

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