Thanksgiving Day weather: Could there be storms?

Thanksgiving Day is less than a week away, and there could be the potential for storms in Alabama. But note that xit’s not a sure thing.

The National Weather Service warned that storms are not guaranteed by any means, but it’s one of the scenarios on the table as forecasters search for trends about next week.

The weather service in Birmingham gave a glimpse into what forecasters were watching on Friday:

So far, NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has not outlined any potential severe weather areas to watch in Alabama for next week. But that could always change as the forecast becomes more clear, so keep an eye on the forecast next week.

The weather service in Birmingham said the Thanksgiving weather system will bring a good chance of rain to Alabama on Thursday.

Here are the expected rain chances for the 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. timeframe on Thanksgiving Day:

Here are the rain chances for next Thursday from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. These will likely change some as the forecast evolves.NWS

Forecasters said the strength and the track for the system will determine whether any part of Alabama has to deal with potential severe weather.