SUMMARY: Alabama faces several days of severe weather, with Saturday marked as the primary alert day for intense storms. Expect hot, humid conditions in the morning fueling potentially damaging thunderstorms with wind gusts over 70 mph. Heavy rain may cause localized flooding, and storms will bring frequent lightning and heavy downpours through Monday. While hail risk remains low, strong winds could cause damage by toppling trees and outdoor items. Storm timing varies by region, with peak activity in the afternoon on Saturday and renewed storms Sunday morning. Residents should prepare for severe thunderstorm watches and impacts from scattered storms continuing beyond Monday.

Alabama on Alert: High-impact severe storms with intense winds in Saturday’s weather forecast

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SUMMARY: Severe thunderstorms are possible in Alabama this weekend, with scattered storms developing today and becoming more widespread Saturday and Sunday. Areas along and north of I-20 face a slight risk for severe storms, particularly near Highway 278. Storms may bring strong gusty winds, frequent lightning, and brief severe conditions. Today’s storms will be scattered, mainly affecting northern parts of the state in the afternoon and evening. Saturday and Sunday expect more widespread storm activity, especially from early afternoon to nighttime, with some storms potentially reaching severe levels. Temperatures will rise into the upper 80s with heat indices near the upper 90s, making it uncomfortably warm.

Severe thunderstorms are possible in Alabama heading into the weekend

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SUMMARY: Mobile police arrested Andrew Prim for arson linked to two house fires Wednesday morning. Marcus Sanders pleaded not guilty to capital murder charges after allegedly shooting Carl Williams III at a Sanger Theater dance recital; Sanders remains jailed without bond. A Saharan dust plume will cause hazy skies and colorful sunsets this weekend along the Gulf Coast. Mary G. Montgomery High School’s fishing team won the Alabama state championship and qualified for the national tournament. The First Alert Storm Team’s weather radio programming event in Spanish Fort had a large turnout, with the next event scheduled June 18 in Theodore.

A mobile man is charged with arson; A man charged with shooting another man to death at the Saenger theater makes his plea in court and a large dust cloud could be headed to the Gulf Coast.

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