Thu Mar 13 09:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Alabama Faces Three Days of Severe Weather Threat
**Birmingham, AL [Date]** – Alabamians are bracing for a three-day severe weather event beginning Thursday, with the potential for widespread damage and tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Storm Prediction Center (SPC).
A pleasant Wednesday will give way to a heightened risk of severe weather starting Thursday. A Level 1 out of 5 risk is in effect for much of the state, with isolated severe storms possible, bringing damaging winds, golf ball-sized hail, and heavy rain. The tornado threat is considered lower on Thursday.
The risk escalates Friday, with northwest Alabama facing a Level 3 out of 5 risk and parts of north and central Alabama under a Level 2 risk. Storms are not expected in southeast Alabama until Friday night, potentially lasting into Saturday morning. Tornadoes, damaging winds, and heavy rain are possible.
Saturday presents the most significant threat, with nearly all of Alabama under a Level 3 out of 5 risk. Widespread severe storms are anticipated, including the potential for strong tornadoes (EF-2 or stronger), 70 mph wind gusts, tennis ball-sized hail, and localized flooding from heavy rainfall. The storms are expected to persist throughout the day Saturday into early Sunday.
The NWS urges residents to have a reliable method for receiving severe weather alerts, including overnight alerts. The agency will provide more specific timing and location details as the storms approach. No severe weather is currently forecast for Alabama beyond Sunday.
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