An area of rain and storms is over Northwest Alabama and eastern Mississippi.
Strong storms in the Columbus MS area are moving east southeast into Pickens County. They contain dangerous lightning, gusty winds, torrential rains and possibly some small hail.
A few showers are over the northeastern quarter of the state, with the greatest concentration over Etowah County.
The activity was ahead of a cold front that was over western Tennessee and northern Mississippi. This front will settle down into Alabama today and it, along with an outflow boundary laid down by these storms, will provide as the focus zones for more showers and storms today.
Lots of outdoor activities today. You might have to dodge some storms, but we don’t expect a wash out. Be aware of the weather though, as the storms could be strong. I would expect a few warnings. Event organizers should have a reliable source of weather information and a plan in case weather threatens.
Temperatures were in the mild 60s across Alabama this morning and will rise into the upper 70s today.
Tonight will see diminishing showers and storms.
Tomorrow: look for the airmass to become unstable over western sections during the day, with showers and storms. Some could be strong. We may get luck over eastern Alabama with less storms during the day.
Storms will become active all across the area tomorrow night ahead of the main cold front.
