The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 7:35 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 8:30 p.m. for Sumter, Greene and Marengo counties.

Alabama's next round of threatening weather will move in from the west after 9 p.m. Friday. TIMING: A severe weather outbreak will be ongoing Friday afternoon and evening west of Alabama.

More: Section of Alabama now faces level 5 threat, the highest risk for severe weather Warnings. Can best be considered calls to action. Warnings are issued when severe weather has been confirmed ...

The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 5:06 p.m. on Friday for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert and Lawrence counties.

Winter Weather Alerts in 12 States, Alabama in State of Emergency Forty million Americans brace for more winter weather amid accidents on the road, falling ice and cruise ships stranded at sea.