Weather

 

There is a risk for severe storms from Friday at 7AM until Saturday at 7AM.  An area from Marengo and Perry counties westward are in an enhanced (level 3 out of 5) risk for severe weather. A band from Wilcox through Dallas, Lowndes, Autauga and Chilton counties is in a slight (level 2 out of 5) risk for severe weather. A third area that includes Butler, Montgomery, Elmore and Tallapoosa counties is in a marginal (level 1 out of 5) risk.

During this round, there is a risk of tornadoes as well as 60MPH winds and hail up to a quarter size.

CODE RED: Action 8 Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler has issued a CODE RED for the potentially more potent round of storms which are expected to last from 7AM on Saturday until 7AM Sunday. Much of the Action 8 viewing area is in a moderate (level 4 out of 5) risk for severe storms, including Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook, Selma and Greenville. The rest of the area, including Auburn and Troy, is in an enhanced (level 3 out of 5) risk. Tornadoes — some strong — are possible, as well as 70MPH winds and golf ball-size hail.

A CODE RED means that there is a significant risk to public safety and to property because of dangerous weather conditions.

You will need to have a constant, reliable way to get weather alerts from noon Saturday through the overnight hours on Sunday. There are a lot of weekend events in the area on Saturday, including the SLE Rodeo at Garrett Coliseum. Don’t rely on outdoor sirens.