Yes, occasionally, thunderstorms in Alabama are severe, with frequent lightning and large hail, particularly in the central and northern parts of the state.

A super outbreak of 62 tornadoes hit Alabama in April 2011, killing 238 people and devastating many communities.

The Spanish were the first Europeans to reach Alabama during their exploration of North America in the 16th century.

Politically, as part of the Deep South, Alabama is predominantly a conservative state and is known for its Southern culture.

Alabama has four National Forests: Conecuh, Talladega, Tuskegee, and William B. Bankhead.

Alabama adopted new voting systems, such as cumulative voting and limited voting, in several jurisdictions. These changes resulted in more proportional representation and increased the number of African Americans and women elected to local offices.

The peak tornado season varies across Alabama, with a primary season in the spring and a secondary season in November and December.

The first Constitutional Convention for Alabama was held in Huntsville from July 5 to August 2, 1819.

Alabama has a range of habitats, including the Tennessee Valley, Appalachian Plateau, Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians in the north, Piedmont, Canebrake, Black Belt in the central region, and Gulf Coastal Plain and beaches along the Gulf of Mexico in the south.

Snowfall is less frequent along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, sometimes going several years without any snowfall.