Severe Weather Update as of 5/19/2025 at 4:00 PM
Severe thunderstorms remain likely across Central Alabama Tuesday evening through early Wednesday morning. The Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) now extends as far south and east as Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Gadsden. The threat for tornadoes has increased, especially in areas within Level 2 and 3 risk zones. Damaging wind potential has also risen, with gusts up to 70 mph now expected. Large hail up to golf ball size is also possible. The timing of the threat is from 5 PM Tuesday to 3 AM Wednesday. __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Las tormentas severas siguen siendo probables en el centro de Alabama desde la tarde del martes hasta la madrugada del miércoles. El área de Riesgo Mejorado (Nivel 3 de 5) ahora se extiende hacia el sur y este, incluyendo Tuscaloosa, Birmingham y Gadsden. La amenaza de tornados ha aumentado, especialmente en las zonas de riesgo Nivel 2 y 3. También se ha elevado la amenaza de vientos dañinos, con ráfagas de hasta 70 mph. Además, es posible la caída de granizo grande, de hasta el tamaño de una pelota de golf. El periodo de mayor riesgo será entre las 5 p.m. del martes y las 3 a.m. del miércoles.


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