Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Freeze Hit Alabama

0:00It's March 15th, here's your Birmingham news in two minutes. A powerful storm system is heading for Alabama late Sunday night into early Monday morning. Forecasters expect widespread damaging winds and a chance of tornadoes across much of the state. The Storm Prediction Center has north and west Alabama under an enhanced risk. Level 3 out of 5, with southeast areas now added for the same, threat. The storms will form a fast-moving line sweeping through the state. Northwest Alabama could see it around 9 to 10 p.m. Sunday, central areas like Birmingham and Tuscaloosa from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and East End, southeast from 2 a.m. to 6 or 7 a.m. Monday, a wind advisory runs from 1 p.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Monday, with gusts up to 40 mph ahead of the main action. Damaging gusts over 70 mph are the biggest worry, potentially knocking down trees, causing power outages and harming structures. Tornados could spin up in the line with a higher risk of stronger ones in southeast Alabama

1:05between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. Officials urge folks to set up weather radios, phone alerts, and no safe spots in their homes, especially since this hits overnight. After the storms pass, much colder air moves in. Monday highs will barely hit the 40s with possible snowflaries in northern Alabama, but no real impacts. A freeze warning covers central Alabama from 10 p.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday, with temps near 24 degrees that could hurt plants and pipes. Forecasters are watching trends all Sunday and advise protecting plants, wrapping pipes, and staying alert for updates. Another freeze might hit northern areas Wednesday morning, so keep an eye on the latest warnings overnight. Quick thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.