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Severe storms are forecasted for Alabama tonight with the Storm Prediction Center issuing an enhanced risk level of 3 out of 5, covering almost all of the state. Damaging winds, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall are likely to occur beginning later tonight and extending through Sunday morning.
Source: Storm Prediction Center
Strong to severe storms are anticipated overnight in Alabama, with a tornado watch in effect for several regions.
Late Saturday and into early Sunday, the National Weather Service issued numerous tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings, with additional storms expected across southern and eastern Alabama through the early morning.
The National Weather Service has received multiple reports of downed trees, with some damaging property and homes.
As of 2 a.m. Sunday morning, there have been no reports of injuries related to the storms.
Weather service offices in both Huntsville and Birmingham have been inundated with reports of fallen trees across their areas.
According to Poweroutage.us, nearly 111,000 residents in Alabama were experiencing power outages as of 1:55 a.m.
A wind gust reaching 75 mph was recorded in Huntsville at 12:20 a.m., according to the weather service.
The tornado watch remains valid for certain areas of Alabama until 4 a.m., although some counties are being removed from the watch as the storm system progresses.
Parts of central Alabama will see the tornado watch extended until 6 a.m.
Tornadoes, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall are potential threats associated with a快速移动的暴风雨系统.
Meteorologists express heightened concern regarding the risk of destructive straight-line winds that could reach near-hurricane force in specific storms.
Residents in Alabama are urged to maintain a dependable source for receiving severe weather alerts overnight.
The storms are expected to clear by Sunday, paving the way for colder and drier conditions on Sunday and Monday.
