Strong storms expected in Alabama on Christmas Day

Strong storms expected in Alabama on Christmas Day

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This graphic shows the 'moderate risk area' covering much of Central Alabama. The 'slight risk area' covers the whole state. This graphic shows the 'moderate risk area' covering much of Central Alabama. The 'slight risk area' covers the whole state.
Those in our viewing area are encouraged to get to where they can stay informed of the weather around 2 p.m. Those in our viewing area are encouraged to get to where they can stay informed of the weather around 2 p.m.
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) -

While celebrating Christmas this year, you might was to stay weather aware. The FOX6 StormWarn team is expecting strong storms to move through Central Alabama on Tuesday and there is a possibility of tornadoes.

The Storm Prediction Center says their moderate severe weather risk area now includes southern Tuscaloosa, southern Bibb, southern Pickens, Perry, Greene, Hale, Dallas and Sumter counties. The entire FOX6 viewing area falls under the slight risk category for severe weather tomorrow. 

The greater threat is expected to be to the southwest. Tornadoes and straight line winds could cause severe damage.

The strongest storms are expected to hit the area sometime after 5 p.m. Those in our viewing area are encouraged to get to where they can stay informed of the weather around 2 p.m. If you have Christmas guests, be sure to have a plan for everyone to be safe in case of dangerous weather.

For continuing severe weather updates, visit www.myfoxstorm.com.

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RADIO

You can get severe weather updates, including live FOX6 severe weather coverage, on the following Clear Channel radio stations in west and central Alabama:

Tuscaloosa: 94.1 ZBQ, 98.1 TXT, News Radio 105.9, and WACT 1420 AM

Birmingham: Magic 96.5, 102.5 The Bull, 103.7 The Q, & News Radio 105.5 WERC



 

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