Understanding the numbers of storm danger

(WTVY) -A portion of Alabama is under a Level 5 high-risk alert for severe weather this weekend, and almost all the remainder of the state is under a Level 4 moderate risk.

High-risk, moderate-risk, slight-risk. What do all those alerts and numbers that come with them mean?

Level 1 is marginal risk, which means there is a chance of severe thunderstorms, high winds, hail, and even an isolated tornado.

Level 2 has a slight risk of storms and tornadoes, but there is higher confidence in those developing than Level 1 threats…

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