As we head into the weekend, the Townsquare Media Weather Center is monitoring the potential for strong-to-severe storms in West Alabama. Although no heat advisory is in effect today, Friday, July 31, residents should still expect hot and humid conditions. At this time, the risk area does not include the southernmost portion of Greene, Hale, Perry, and Sumter counties. Damaging winds with gusts up to 60 mph are the main threats, said the National Weather Service in Birmingham. James Spann, Alabama Weather Network Chief Meteorologist, said, “Heavier storms tomorrow will be capable of producing strong wind gusts and frequent lightning.