First Alert Weather Day: Multiple counties under Tornado Watch

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First Alert Weather Day: Multiple counties under Tornado Watch

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY BEGINS TONIGHT: A powerful cold front will sweep across Alabama tonight, bringing a risk for damaging wind gusts and a few isolated tornadoes. The severe threat will be focused along one fast-moving line of storms, followed by gusty winds, falling temperatures, and lingering rain. And yes, a few snowflakes are possible before this ends on Monday.

As of 9:43 p.m., the following counties are under Tornado Watches until 4 a.m. unless stated otherwise:

Bibb County
Blount County
Calhoun County
Cherokee County
Chilton County
Cullman County (until 3 a.m.)
Etowah County
Fayette County
Greene County
Hale County
Jefferson County
Marion County
Pickens County
Shelby County
St. Clair County
Talladega County
Tuscaloosa County
Walker County
Winston County

TIMING

NW counties: ~10 PM
I-65 corridor: ~1 AM
Eastern counties: ~4 AM

Gradient winds outside of storms may gust 40+ mph, so plan for possible power outages. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings, including the WBRC First Alert Weather App. This system will move quickly so have a plan tonight in case warnings are issued. Stay with WBRC as we track storms live and keep you updated.

Severe Outlook Today(WBRC)

MONDAY SNOW CHANCES: We go from the 70s today to temperatures falling into the 30s by Monday morning. As colder air moves in, we may see flurries or snow showers, but no major accumulation is expected due to warm ground temperatures. Some light accumulation is possible on exposed surfaces, especially in higher terrain, or where snow showers occur. Wind speeds stay elevated Monday with a Wind Advisory, and wind chills dropping into the 20s.

FREEZE ALERT TUESDAY MORNING: The sky clears, and lows drop into the 20s Tuesday morning, impacting sensitive vegetation already in bloom. Wind chills could fall into the teens. Sunshine returns Tuesday with highs rebounding to near 50.

Plan for another light freeze/frost Wednesday morning. Otherwise, temperatures gradually rebound with a drier stretch through next weekend.

SEVERE WEATHER COVERAGE: You can watch LIVE on the First Alert Weather App, WBRC Streaming App, click LIVESTREAM on our main webpage, WBRC YouTube channel, plus we simulcast on iHeart stations statewide and WOXI/WJXI in Calhoun County.

Check the WBRC First Alert Weather app for the latest. Download it on Android and Apple devices.

Have a safe Sunday!