Western Alabama will be hit hardest by the severe storms, with a risk of tornados, expected to begin on Friday night.

The NOAA sky coverage map indicates that most of Alabama will have 50% or less cloud coverage, except for parts of Montgomery and eastern Alabama, where cloud coverage will be 60% or higher around ...

"As of 6:30 a.m., Alabama Power crews along with more than 1,800 additional linemen and storm resources had restored service to over 70% of those affected." In Montgomery, Alabama Power crews are ...