Alabama could see a severe storm or two later this afternoon or tonight — and south Alabama could have to deal with storms on Monday.

The National Weather Service said there is a lower-end risk for isolated to scattered severe storms in parts of west, north and central Alabama later today.

The strongest storms could have damaging winds and some hail. There is also a low chance for a tornado or two.

The weather service added that non-thunderstorm wind gusts up to 20-30 mph will also be possible from late this morning into the early evening, bringing an increased risk of downed tree limbs and power outages.

NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a Level 2 out of 5 (slight) risk for severe weather for the northwestern corner of Alabama for Sunday. A Level 2 risk means scattered severe storms will be possible.

A larger area that includes much of the rest of north Alabama and part of central and southwest Alabama has a Level 1 (marginal) risk. A Level 1 risk means isolated severe storms will be possible.

One thing to note: The weather service in Birmingham is forecasting a Level 1 risk farther east than the SPC for central Alabama (see the NWS central Alabama outlook at the bottom of this post).

A Level 1 risk will move to southern Alabama on Monday.

Here’s the severe weather outlook for Monday:

The weather service expects storms to develop ahead of a cold front poised to move through the state later tonight.

Rain chances could go up starting this afternoon in north Alabama and increase eastward and southward as the evening and nighttime hours progress.

Drier but still warm weather is expected from Tuesday through at least Thursday. No severe weather is in the forecast for Alabama after Monday through next week.

Here’s more from the weather service:

NORTH ALABAMA

CENTRAL ALABAMA

SOUTH ALABAMA