The strongest storms could bring wind gusts as high as hurricane force (70-80 mph), according to the weather service. Winds like that could bring down lots of trees and power lines. A few tornadoes will also be possible, especially in southwest Alabama.

Alabama is bracing for a line of strong to severe thunderstorms expected to hit the state Tuesday night, with the potential for damaging wind

Strong to severe storms will be possible in Alabama from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The map above covers Tuesday night into 6 a.m. Wednesday. There is a chance that strong storms will be possible in the rest of the state later on Wednesday as well. Storm Prediction Center

A powerful storm system will spawn severe weather that's likely to produce tornadoes, widespread damaging winds and hail beginning Monday night and Tuesday in the South before spreading to the East Coast on Wednesday.

For Sunday, there were 43 active wildfires covering about 1,106 acres and 121 contained wildfires covering about 3,717 acres.

A line of strong to severe storms is expected to move across Alabama starting on Tuesday night. Damaging winds, heavy rain and a tornado or two will be possible, according to forecasters. The key points from National Weather Service: * There will be a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather for most of the state on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.