According to the SPC: “The HIGH risk area almost always means a major severe weather outbreak is expected, with great coverage of severe weather and enhanced likelihood of extreme severe (i.e., violent tornadoes or extreme convective wind events over a large area).”

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF) - Three people in Alabama died after Saturday’s severe storms. The death toll rose from two to three confirmed deaths in Alabama, according to The Associated Press.

At least three people were confirmed dead in Alabama after a wave of severe storms spawned tornadoes across the state throughout Saturday evening, causing power outages, downed trees and destroyed structures.