Entire state at slight risk for severe weather today

The entire state of Alabama is at risk for severe weather today, according to Action 8 Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler.

Earlier this week, much of our area was under an enhanced risk (3 out of 5), but the Storm Prediction Center on Thursday lowered the threat level. Northwest Alabama remains under an enhanced risk.

We are still threatened by storms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds and quarter-sized hail.

A line of storms will develop west of us and move eastward through the day. There will likely be isolated cells developing ahead of the line, and these could be a problem. Those individual cells could spin up a tornado or produce damaging wind gusts.

Now is the time to prepare. First, download the free Action 8 weather app:
iPhone – Android

Next, make sure you have more than one way to get weather alerts. A NOAA weather radio in addition to your phone (with your emergency alerts turned on) make for a good combination. Do not depend on sirens to keep you protected.

Know where to go inside your home if severe weather is imminent. If you live in a mobile home, you need to find sturdy shelter somewhere else. Plan now for what you will do.

Action 8 will bring you live coverage on-air, online and on your phone. We will be staffed around the clock until the severe weather threat passes.

Watches & Warnings
Live Interactive Radar
Exclusive WeatherSTEM – live conditions in Montgomery
Weather Authority: Twitter – Facebook
Weather Authority Web Page
Safe from the Storm – storm safety tips

After today’s severe weather threat, we will need to prepare for bitterly cold air next week. Stay with Action 8 for updates in the coming days.