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Strong/Severe Storms Possible Through Tonight
RADAR CHECK: Strong storms are on the Alabama/Georgia state line at mid-afternoon… a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of Chambers County as I write this update. And, new showers and storms are forming near the Tennessee River. We expect a marked increase in the number of thunderstorms over the next few hours, and where storms do form that could be severe in spots with potential for strong winds, heavy rain, and lots of lightning. Continue reading
A Few Strong/Severe Storms Possible This Afternoon
ACTIVE WEATHER EXPECTED LATER TODAY: We have a few isolated showers early this morning over Northwest Alabama, but we expect scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight ahead of a surface boundary in a very unstable airmass. SPC maintains a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms for Central Alabama, with a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) for the rest of the state. Continue reading
A Few Strong/Severe Storms Possible Tomorrow Afternoon
RADAR CHECK: So far today showers and storms have been a no-show over much of Alabama… the only ones on radar at mid-afternoon are over Mobile and Baldwin counties in the southwest corner of the state. The sky is partly to mostly sunny with temperatures in the low to mid 90s. Still some risk of a few isolated storms through the evening hours… and a storm could drop into the Tennessee Valley tonight ahead of a surface front. Continue reading
Hot, Humid Summer Days; Scattered Afternoon Storms
A FEW STORMS THIS AFTERNOON: The radar shows no rain across Alabama early this morning, but we expect a few scattered showers and thunderstorms during the peak of the daytime heating process this afternoon and early tonight (mostly between 2:00 and 10:00 p.m.). The chance of any one spot getting wet is 20-30 percent, and the high will be in the 91-96 degree range for most places. Continue reading
Sun, Heat, Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: There are various pockets of shower and thunderstorm activity across Alabama this afternoon… some of the more numerous ones are across the east and southeast counties, and between Tuscaloosa and Muscle Shoals. They are moving east/southeast, and the heavier storms are capable of producing strong gusty winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning. Continue reading
Summer Mix Of Sun And Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving eastward across Alabama early this morning, stronger storms are producing heavy rain and lots of lighting and some loud thunder. We will continue to see scattered storms through the day… it won’t rain everywhere, but some spots will see a good summer soaker. Away from the storms expect a mix of sun and clouds with a high around 90 degrees. Continue reading
Strong Storms Over Parts Of North/Central Alabama
RADAR CHECK: A band of strong thunderstorms is lined up from northern Bibb County around West Blocton, through the Birmingham metro, then to near Gadsden and Weiss Lake at mid-afternoon. These storms are producing heavy rain, gusty winds, and lots of lightning. They are moving slowly to the east/southeast, and will slowly diminish after sunset. Continue reading
Showers/Storms More Numerous Across Alabama Today
RADAR CHECK: A few showers are in progress across Northwest Alabama early this morning, ahead of an organized batch of rain and storms over the northern half of Mississippi. This activity will likely fade over the next few hours, but new showers and storms are expected to form across Alabama this afternoon and early tonight. Understand it won’t rain everywhere, but most communities have a decent chance of seeing some rain later today Continue reading
Mostly Dry Weekend Ahead; Showers Will Be Few And Far Between
RADAR CHECK: There is very little on radar this afternoon across Alabama… most of the showers and storms are over Mobile and Baldwin counties at mid-afternoon. The rest of the state is enjoying a good supply of sunshine with temperatures mostly in the low 90s. Showers over South Alabama will end this evening, and the sky will be mostly fair. Continue reading
Only Isolated Scattered Afternoon Storms Through The Weekend
HOT SUMMER DAYS: The weather will trend drier across Alabama through the weekend. Understand, there is always the risk of a “pop up” shower or storm during the heat of the day this time of the year, but they should be few and far between through Sunday. Better odds of seeing a shower are over the southern quarter of state, and near the Gulf Coast. Continue reading
