Per the Calhoun County EMA and Alabama Weather Forecast Office a strengthening storm system will move across the area tonight into early Saturday, bringing strong to severe storms possible across the southeast counties tonight into early Saturday then supporting a transition from rain to snow across our northern and portions of our central counties. Windy conditions are also expected tonight through Saturday and with the cold temperatures, this will result in wind chill values remaining below freezing across much of the area all day Saturday. Additionally, a widespread freeze is expected Saturday morning across all but the far southeast and again Sunday morning across the entire forecast area.
Changes from previous forecast: Minor adjustments made to severe weather risk area, snow totals and winter weather risk area.
Where to expect inclement weather:
- Snow: Northern two-thirds of Central Alabama
- Wind: All of Central Alabama
- Freezing temperatures: All of Central Alabama
When to expect inclement weather:
- Severe: 7 pm Friday to 3 am Saturday, highest impacts near and southeast of the Interstate 85 corridor
- Snow: Around midnight to 9 am Saturday, highest impacts near and north of the Interstate 20 corridor
- Wind: Late tonight through Saturday afternoon
- Freezing temperatures: Saturday morning, Saturday evening to Sunday morning (significant), and Monday morning
Threats from to expect from inclement weather:
- Severe: Damaging winds up to 60 mph and a tornado is possible
- Snow: Hazardous road conditions; accumulations near 2″ in the northwest
- Wind: Potential for downed trees and power outages; sustained winds 15-20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph
- Freezing temperatures: Impacts to cold-sensitive vegetation that has recently budded as well as vulnerable populations; the most significant instance of cold will be Saturday night into Sunday morning with lows in the lower 20s widespread with areas of upper 10s
