Posted at 4:00 p.m. on 4/12/2018 – According to the National Weather Service in Birmingham, Elmore County is in the Slight risk area for severe weather development for Saturday and Saturday night. According to the NWS there is still uncertainty in regards to timing of when the system will move through central Alabama, thus decreasing the confidence of the forecast at this time. A fast system will decrease the threats, while a slower system will increase the threat. Below is a graphic from the NWS that show the threat area wide. Stay weather aware as the time gets closer.