SUMMARY: A line of strong to severe thunderstorms with the potential for damaging wind gusts, hail, and a tornado or two will be possible Thursday morning
TIMING: Thursday morning – 1/12/23
AREAS AFFECTED: All of our Coverage Zones of north and central Alabama
POTENTIAL HAZARDS: Damaging winds of 60 MPH, hail up to quarter size, and an embedded tornado or two.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS: winds of 60-70 can cause tree damage, damaging roofs, windows, outbuildings, and power lines which could lead to power outages. Hail can damage vehicles. Tornadoes can cause significant damage to property and be a threat to human life.
Discussion
A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will sweep across the state ahead of a cold front beginning around 7-8 AM Thursday morning. Damaging winds, and large hail will be the main threat, with a small threat of a tornado or two. The high shear in place will cause wind gusts of 15-20 MPH outside of any thunderstorms.
1/12/23 10:00 AM Radar Strong to severe storms are expected Thursday morning into early Thursday afternoon as a strong cold front moves through. Primary hazard is strong to damaging winds, however, a tornado or two as well as small hail cannot be ruled out. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather on Thursday from 7 am to 6 pm. Damaging winds, a tornado or two, and quarter size hail are all possible.
