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Still Monitoring the Severe Weather Threat for Alabama
A combination of high shear and some surface-based CAPE will work into West Alabama later tonight. Any stronger updrafts that can maintain themselves later tonight will have the potential to produce tornadoes and damaging winds. Continue reading
Showers and Storms Lifting Northward Across Alabama and Mississippi
Showers and some thunder continues to lift northward across SOuth and South Central Alabama tonight. Severe weather is still a possibility later tonight. Continue reading
5:30 p.m. Alabama Weather Update
We continue to monitor a low-end severe weather threat for North Central Alabama tonight with a higher threat for South Central and South Alabama. Pay attention to the latest updates through the evening and have a reliable way to receive warnings late tonight and early tomorrow. Continue reading
The Latest on the Severe Weather Threat for Alabama
There is a threat of severe weather late tonight and Friday morning across much of Central Alabama, including damaging winds and a few tornadoes. The greatest threat is south of US-80 from Demopolis to Montgomery to Phenix City, but everyone should make sure they are able to hear warnings overnight and early tomorrow. Continue reading
A Beautiful Afternoon in Progress; Severe Weather Possible Tomorrow Night, Friday Morning
We have shifted the timing of tomorrow night’s severe weather threat to begin at about 10 p.m. for Central Alabama running through early Friday afternoon over southeastern sections of the area. Damaging winds and a few tornadoes are possible with the highest risk over southwestern portions of the area. Continue reading
Not a Bad Day Today; Clouds/Mild Tomorrow; Severe Weather Threat for New Year’s Eve
It’s not been a bad day out there today with a good supply of sunshine in most locations and temperatures generally in the 60s. We continue to track a severe weather threat for Thursday night for much of Alabama, including the possibility of damaging winds and tornadoes. Continue reading
Clouds Slow to Break Up; Severe Weather, Heavy Rain Possible on New Year’s Eve (Thursday)
Clouds continue to hang tough over much of the area but should erode enough for a decent amount of sun tomorrow. Severe weather and heavy rain is the main story for New Year’s Eve in Alabama. Continue reading
10 Things to Know About Alabama’s Weather at 1:45 p.m.
It’s beautiful out there right now across the state but clouds and a few showers will move in overnight. Monday, Tuesday, and most of Wednesday will be dry, but heavy rain and some storms will return Wednesday night and much of Thursday. Severe weather is a possibility. It appears wintry precip will stay to our west though. Continue reading
Sunday Weather Xtreme: A Light Shower Late Tonight, Rain/Storms Late Wednesday/Thursday
Today will be a nice day, with increasing clouds late in the afternoon. Look for breezy conditions overnight with a shower possible after midnight. Dry for Monday, Tuesday, and much of Wednesday, before rain and some thunder returns Wednesday night through much of Thursday. Colder weather returns Friday when there could be a few snowflakes again over North Alabama, but no accumulations are expected. Continue reading
Dense Fog and Low Clouds Overnight
Dense fog and low clouds will affect the area overnight. Visibilities in spots will drop to near zero. Exercise caution if you will be driving. Continue reading
