The severe weather outlook for Saturday is shown above. A Level 4 out of 5 severe weather risk has been added and now expanded for Saturday in the areas in red, which is very unusual this far in advance. The rest of the state will have a Level 3 risk on Saturday. Storm Prediction Center

With the possibility of severe weather this weekend in Alabama, now is the time to prepare. Here are some tips from the United Way of West Alabama: Gas: Fill up your car’s gas tank in case you need to travel. If you have a generator at home, fill up your tanks and containers. Stay charged: Charge your phone, laptop, backup battery chargers, etc.

Alabamians are urged to remain vigilant as a dynamic storm system is set to unleash two rounds of severe thunderstorms across the state from