We are issuing a First Alert Action Day through Saturday, with the main threat being flooding and a secondary severe threat.

Tornado Watch. This alert signifies that current weather conditions are conducive to the formation of tornadoes. It doesn't confirm that a tornado has developed but indicates that

When a warning is issued, take action. This means tornado conditions are imminent and have been spotted either by someone on the ground or by radar. Warning areas are typically smaller than those within a watch and are issued for a shorter time period, typically about 15 minutes.

Damage from tornadoes and severe weather was significant at first light Thursday. With more rain coming, major flooding is likely to follow.

Days of severe weather are likely from Texas to the Ohio Valley as thunderstorms begin to run over the same areas repeatedly. Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are all concerns in addition to flooding rainfall.

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A small part of Alabama has a low chance of seeing a few strong to severe storms today, but a better chance will come over the weekend. A small area in northwest Alabama is included in a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather today as the system that spawned a tornado outbreak continues to plague areas to the northwest.

At 3:42 a.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service released a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 7 a.m. for Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, Lawrence and Washington counties.

Chief Meteorologist Joe Fitzwater has a look at a risk for severe weather for portions of our region Thursday, along with near-record breaking temperatures in tonight's forecast.