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Trending Drier Tomorrow And Over The Weekend
RADAR CHECK: There are a few scattered showers across North/Central Alabama this afternoon; parts of the Birmingham metro had a decent downpour earlier today with a cluster of slow moving storms.But, the more widespread rain is over the southern half of the state, where moisture levels are higher. Continue reading
Higher Coverage Of Storms Today Over South Alabama
RADAR CHECK: Rain and storms are active early this morning over parts of East Alabama around sunrise… in a broad zone from near Montgomery to Phenix City. Some flooding is very possible in this part of the state as the storms are nearly stationary; flash flood warnings were issued for parts of Lee and Russell counties during the pre-dawn hours. Continue reading
Strong Storms Possible Through The Evening Hours
RADAR CHECK: Scattered strong thunderstorms continue to develop across Alabama this afternoon ahead of a surface front near the Tennessee state line. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8p CT for parts of West-Central Alabama. Continue reading
Scattered To Numerous Showers/Storms Across Alabama Today
RADAR CHECK: Rain and thunderstorms continue across Northwest Alabama early this morning around sunrise… rain is heavy in spots from Jasper to Muscle Shoals. A few scattered showers are also near the Gulf Coast… much of Central Alabama is dry to start the day. We expect scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms today statewide as moisture surges northward from the south, and a weak surface front approaches from the north. Continue reading
Showers/Storms Build Northward Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: Again today most of the showers and thunderstorms are over the southern half of Alabama, mainly south of a line from Lafayette to Montgomery to Mobile. Stronger storms there are producing heavy rain and lots of lightning, but the northern counties of the state remain in a drier airmass. Temperatures are mostly in the 87-92 degree range at mid-afternoon. Continue reading
Higher Rain Chances Remain Over South Alabama Today
DEEPER MOISTURE OVER SOUTH ALABAMA: Our weather won’t change much today; the air over the northern half of the state is relatively dry, meaning the best chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon will be over Central and South Alabama, much like yesterday. Odds of any one spot getting wet range from 10 percent across the Tennessee Valley, to 60-70 percent near the Gulf Coast. Continue reading
Scattered Storms Mainly Over South Alabama Through Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in progress today mainly south of U.S. 80… south of a line from Demopolis to Selma to Montgomery to Opelika. The more concentrated storms are across Southeast Alabama, where some spots have seen heavy amounts of rain. The northern half of the state is enjoying a partly to mostly sunny sky. Continue reading
Scattered Storms Later Today Over Central/South Alabama
DRY DAY FOR NORTH ALABAMA: Drier air has moved down into the northern third of the state today… the day should be dry there with a good supply of sunshine along with a high in the upper 80s. We will mention the chance of a few random, scattered showers and storms over the central and southern counties this afternoon and tonight, where moisture levels are higher. Continue reading
Storms More Numerous Tomorrow; Heat Levels Drop Next Week
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to develop across Alabama this afternoon in the hot, humid air. The more numerous storms at mid-afternoon are over the eastern half of the state; heavier storms are capable of producing strong gusty winds, heavy rain, and lots of lightning. Away from the storms temperatures are mostly in the mid 90s. Continue reading
Another Hot Day With Afternoon Storms; Some Heat Relief Next Week
BACK INTO THE 90s THIS AFTERNOON: Don’t expect much change in the Alabama weather situation today. Highs in the mid 90s, a partly sunny sky, and random, scattered showers and storms from about 2:00 until 10:00 p.m. But, over the weekend, the large scale upper high responsible for the heat will begin to shift westward, and heat levels begin to fall slowly. We project a high in the low 90s tomorrow, followed by upper 80s Sunday. Continue reading
