Alabama is bracing for a round of severe weather Saturday with the possibility for strong storms, tornadoes and flooding.

With the possibility of severe weather this weekend in Alabama, now is the time to prepare. Here are some tips from the United Way of West Alabama: Gas: Fill up your car’s gas tank in case you need to travel. If you have a generator at home, fill up your tanks and containers. Stay charged: Charge your phone, laptop, backup battery chargers, etc.

A multi-day outbreak of severe thunderstorms will begin today and last through the weekend in the Midwest, South and East. Strong, long-tracked tornadoes, widespread damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding are all threats this dangerous bout of severe weather could produce.