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Forecasters said that more tornadoes and storms were possible in the central U.S. as people from Texas to Kentucky cleaned up from severe weather that has killed more than two dozen people in four days. Alabama was hit by severe thunderstorms on Saturday which knocked out power to around thirty thousand homes and businesses. The National Weather Service says Tuesday’s threat includes the risk of severe storms moving into Alabama, as well as Mississippi and Tennessee.

Powerful thunderstorms left close to thirty thousand homes and businesses without electricity over the weekend. Blustery winds down trees and damaged homes in Trussville. The rough weather was part of a series of storms through the south that turned deadly. Close to thirty people were reported killed and another hospitalized. The Associated Press says the worst of the losses were in Kentucky with close to twenty fatalities.

Severe weather continues in Alabama this week and into the weekend. As locals prepare for the strong storms, U.S. government forecasters are heavily warning of catastrophic weather northwest of the Yellowhammer State that will bring major tornado outbreaks.

Alabama meteorologists are warning about severe storms coming to the Yellowhammer State this weekend and into early next week. Damaging winds, hail and frequent lighting are being identified as the main threats during around midnight on Sunday into Monday morning. Weather experts say an isolated tornado is also possible.

Multiple weather threats loom this week across the U.S., including in Alabama. Local meteorologists caution that strong storms and possible tornadoes are expected across the Yellowhammer State tonight. Alabama is in the bullseye for a heightened risk of severe weather as a powerful system moves through the South.

Mutiple weather events in Alabama are being reported across the state, with residents being reminded to stay "weather aware." This ranges from tornado damage to incoming colder temperature and icy conditions.

Over forty thousand Alabama homes and businesses were left without electricity following severe weather that blew through overnight. Tornadoes associated with the system reportedly hit in Texas and Mississippi, killing two and injuring six as the system moved east.

Alabamians are remembering the devasting tornado outbreak that destroyed communities across the state on April 27, 2011. According to the National Weather Service, the super-outbreak affected 26 states across the Southeast, but Alabama saw the worst destruction.

The purpose of Severe Weather Awareness Week is to provide people with the knowledge necessary to protect their lives when severe weather threatens.

Monday night’s rough weather in Alabama is an example of how tornadoes can even hit during the Winter. The system prompted tornado warnings in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Forecasters say peak season typically lasts from March to May, but twisters can happen any time of the year.