Severe Storms With Tornado Risk and Flood Watch Targeting Northern Alabama Including Huntsville Birmingham and The Shoals From Noon Through Evening Wednesday

NORTHERN ALABAMA — Severe storms are already rumbling across The Shoals area as of early Wednesday morning, but the main round of dangerous weather gets going after noon today and runs through the evening hours. A Flood Watch is in effect across the region due to heavy rain potential, and severe storms carrying a risk of tornadoes are possible as the system pushes through northern Alabama from noon through the evening hours on Wednesday.

Storm Timing Across Northern Alabama

The severe weather threat is unfolding in a clear and structured timeline across northern Alabama on Wednesday. The primary storm action begins after noon and pushes through the region in waves throughout the afternoon and into the evening.

The noon to 6 PM window targets the northern tier of Alabama including Florence, Huntsville, Hartselle, Cullman, Albertville, Jasper, Gadsden, and Oneonta as the first round of organized severe activity moves through. The storm threat then shifts south toward Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Reform between approximately 6 PM and 9 PM as the system continues its southeastward progression through the state.

Southern Alabama communities including Montgomery, Selma, Demopolis, and Alexander City can expect storm activity arriving between 5 PM and later into the evening as the system works its way through the full length of the state.

Flood Watch in Effect

A Flood Watch has been issued across the region due to the significant heavy rain potential associated with Wednesday’s storm system. Storms producing heavy rainfall over a short period could trigger flash flooding across low-lying areas, roadways, and drainage systems throughout northern Alabama during the afternoon and evening hours.

Residents are reminded never to drive through flooded roadways and to avoid low-lying areas that are prone to rapid water rises during heavy rain events.

Tornado Risk Is Real

Beyond the flooding concern, severe storms carrying a risk of tornadoes are possible across northern Alabama during Wednesday’s event. The combination of a Flood Watch and a tornado risk makes this a multi-hazard severe weather situation that demands full attention and preparedness from all residents across the affected region throughout the afternoon and evening.

What Residents Must Do Now

All residents across northern Alabama from The Shoals through Huntsville, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa are urged to have their severe weather plans finalized before noon today. Keep weather alerts active, know your shelter location, and be ready to act immediately if tornado warnings are issued for your county during Wednesday’s active afternoon and evening storm window. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest updates.