Alabama will get a chance to dry out today and on Friday before the next weather system arrives on Saturday. It, too, will bring a chance for severe weather to the state.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Tornado Watch. Stay alert, have a safety plan, and monitor updates closely. This Tornado Watch is until 10 p.m. Can Tornadoes Happen in Alabama During February?

"Waves" of heavy to moderate rain will sweep through Alabama mid-week with some areas getting up to five to six inches for the period, raising concerns of possible flash flooding, weather forecasts are predicting.

The Storm Prediction Center as added an enhanced risk for severe weather for part of west Alabama for Saturday in its latest forecast update. The rest of the state has a Level 2 risk. The weather service said tornadoes, damaging winds and heavy rain will again be possible. The additional rain could also increase concerns about flooding.

Here is the latest information on the potential for severe weather, including updated risk areas, threats, and timing.

D late Wednesday night.A tornado watch is in effect for areas of Alabama, including counties in the WEAR-TV area. The watch is in effect until 3:00 a.m.