BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Heading into this evening, we have declared a First Alert for the possibility of a few strong to severe storms. A marginal risk (level 1/5) blankets central and north Alabama, while a slight risk (level 2/5) is along the AL-MS state line.

TIMING: Late tonight, mainly after midnight, through 7 am Sunday, a cold front will move in from the west/northwest, sparking a line of showers and a few embedded storms. The main concern will come from heavy downpours and gusty winds upwards of 40 mph, which could lead to sporadic power outages. Tornado threat remains low, but not zero.

THREATS: Out ahead of the front, reported wind gusts have been near 20 mph this afternoon. As the boundary moves east, gusts could reach 20-40 mph. This is you

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