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There is a 1 out of 5 risk level for severe storms expected this afternoon and evening (4 PM to 10 PM) for the northwest two thirds of Central Alabama. Threats include damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and large hail up to quarter size. Have multiple ways to get alerts, know where your safe place is, and check back for updates.

There is a 1 out of 5 risk level for severe storms expected Friday afternoon and evening for the northwest half of Central Alabama. Threats include damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and large hail up to quarter size. Have multiple ways to get alerts, know where your safe place is, and check back for updates.

Through 7 AM, conditions will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm across the far west and far east portions of Central Alabama. Early morning temperatures will be in the 60s.

Today will be mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms chances increasing through the day from the west. Some storms could be strong to severe by late this afternoon. Daytime high temperatures will be in the 80s.

Tonight will be mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread for the evening hours. Chances decrease after midnight. Some storms may be strong to severe during the evening. Overnight low temperatures will be generally in the lower to middle 60s.

Friday will be mostly cloudy with high chances for showers and thunderstorms. The best chances will be in the afternoon. Some storms could be strong to severe in the afternoon. Daytime high temperatures will be in the lower to middle 80s, except for a few upper 70s in the far north and northeast.

*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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