NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Saturday and into Saturday afternoon and evening. Severe storms across the area could produce damaging wind, heavy rain, hail, and could even stir up possible tornados.

Round one of storms has ended, and round two of storms is setting up along the Mississippi River. This round is expected to impact West Alabama as early as noon today. Increased instability (how quickly the air rises) and wind shear (how the air changes in wind direction and speed with height) will lead to the risk of severe storms capable of producing long-track violent tornadoes.

The News 10 First Alert Weather Team has declared Saturday, Mar. 15 a First Alert Weather Day due to strong gusty winds and the threat for a few storms.The threat for storms will be the first thing to impact Mid-Michigan.