Scattered thunderstorms, possibly forming into clusters, will enter northwest AL and affect areas mainly near and north of I-20 through the evening.
South of I-20, mainly isolated thunderstorms are expected this evening. However, high resolution models continue to show scattered thunderstorm development south of I-85 and east of I-65 between 3 and 6 pm.
Damaging wind gusts and large hail are the main threats. The highest risk area is near and north of I-20 due to a higher concentration of storms. There is a very low chance that a tornado or two could develop north of I-20. The statewide severe threat will end by 10 pm.
On Friday afternoon, scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop, possibly forming into clusters, near and south of a Livingston-Montgomery-Auburn line. A few storms could produce wind gusts of 40-60 mph and hail.
The unsettled weather continues Saturday through Tuesday with portions of the state having periods of rain and thunderstorms. Due to dry periods of time between rainfall, widespread flooding issues are unlikely, but there could be localized flooding spots, especially across the southern portions of Alabama.
