Marginal Risk for Severe Weather Wednesday in Lawrence County Area

Emergency management officials say Lawrence, Wayne, and Giles counties are under a Marginal Risk for severe weather Wednesday, May 6.

According to Lawrence County Emergency Management, the Level 1 risk includes the possibility of damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado as a cold front moves into the region.

Northwest Alabama is under a Slight Risk, or Level 2.

Officials say timing remains uncertain, with the greatest threat expected farther southwest.

Residents are encouraged to monitor weather conditions and have multiple ways to receive watches and warnings.