A Level 2 risk means scattered severe storms will be possible. Part of central Alabama as well as the Alabama coast will have a Level 1 risk, which means isolated severe storms will be possible. More severe weather will be in the forecast for Alabama on Wednesday and Thursday as well.

The states that will likely be able to see the northern lights, as long as the weather is clear, are, according to the center's maps: North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Washington, Idaho, New York, Alaska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Montana. Adding in Alabama and California, that's at least 17 states.

The new line of storms is likely to reach the Pensacola area during the day on Wednesday, with a second round happening later in the evening.

The National Weather Service in Alabama warned Monday that weather radio broadcasts are offline for routine maintenance as severe storms are forecast to hit the state Tuesday.

Storms, beginning mid-morning in northwest Alabama, may bring heavy rain, lightning, and totals exceeding a quarter inch. Most of Alabama will NOT have rain on Sunday. These are spotty, hit-or-miss downpours. While no one seems to be complaining, where is the usual summertime heat?

A geomagnetic storm is headed toward Earth, potentially bringing displays of the northern lights and disruptions to critical infrastructure.