Strong to severe storms will continue to be possible across Alabama tonight, according to the National Weather Service. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has maintained a Level 3 out of 5 -- or enhanced -- risk for parts of south and west Alabama.

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.

Back-to-back storm systems will bring the potential for severe weather and flooding to the South over the next several days. Strong thunderstorms could produce damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes,

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.