Severe Storms, Tornadoes Likely in Southern Alabama

0:00It's April 29th. This is Birmingham News Today, driven by AI. Southern Alabama's bracing for more severe storms today after yesterday's record-breaking rain. The Storm Prediction Center puts southwest areas at a level 2 out of 5 risk, with the rest of the southern half at level 1. That means scattered storms packing wind gusts up to 60 mph, some hail, and a slight chance of tornadoes. Marcus Action should hit later tonight, from around 7pm to midnight, while North Alabama stays clear of severe stuff. Over 4 inches of rain already soaked spots in western Jefferson and eastern Tuscaloosa counties. Muscle Shoals shattered its daily record with 2.66 inches on Tuesday, topping the old mark from 2014. Storms last night brought down trees, knocked out power in places, and evens that the Birmingham radar, with lightning text, are fixing it now. But this rains a welcome boost against the state's drought. Western Alabama could see another 2-3 inches through Friday evening, with showers hanging

1:04around till Saturday. Then things dry out next week, giving folks a breather.