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More Strong Storms Later Today
ACTIVE DAY: A severe storm produced possible tornado damage early this morning over northern Blount, and parts of Marshall counties… that storm is out of the state and there is no severe weather in progress as of 8:00 a.m. Later today, more strong to severe storms are possible. SPC has defined slight risks (level 2/5) for parts of Northwest Alabama, and the area near the Georgia border, with a marginal risk (level 1/5) for the rest of the state. Continue reading
More Storms Late Tonight/Tomorrow
After a round of noisy thunderstorms last night night with gusty winds, lots of lightning, and some hail, we expect a relatively quiet day today. A partly sunny sky with a high close to 80 degrees this afternoon. Any showers … Continue reading
A Few Scattered Strong Storms Later Today/Tonight
Here are a few notes concerning the potential for strong/severe storms across Alabama through Monday. Let’s say up front that most of the weekend will be warm and dry, but a passing shower or storm is possible at times. TODAY/TONIGHT: … Continue reading
Warm Weekend Ahead; A Few Scattered Storms
WARM WEEKEND AHEAD: As advertised, the sky has become partly sunny across most of Alabama this afternoon; temperatures are rising into the 70s. But, to the south, band of thunderstorms continue over far South Alabama and the Gulf Coast. Continue reading
Warm Weekend Ahead
TRENDING DRIER TODAY: Lingering showers across the northern half of Alabama will end this morning, and by afternoon the best chance of rain will shift down into the southern counties of the state, where a few thunderstorms will be possible as well. The sky becomes partly sunny across North/Central Alabama this afternoon with a high in the mid 70s. Continue reading
Rain/Storms Tonight; Warm Weekend Ahead
SHOWERS MOVING IN: An approaching upper trough will bring showers and thunderstorms to Alabama tonight; rain amounts should be in the 1/2 to 1 inch range for most communities over the next 12-15 hours. The air is stable, and SPC has dropped the “marginal risk” for most of the state… it now covers only the southern half of Mobile and Baldwin counties for tonight. Continue reading
Showers/Storms Arrive Late Today/Tonight
RAIN RETURNS: Clouds will slowly increase across Alabama today ahead of an upper trough. A few showers could reach West Alabama this afternoon, but the bulk of the showers and thunderstorms will come tonight. SPC maintains a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe storms for areas west of a line from Tuscumbia to Birmingham to Montgomery to Enterprise; a few storms there could produce small hail and gusty winds. Continue reading
Rain Returns Tomorrow Night
SUNNY APRIL DAY: Temperatures are in the 70s across Alabama this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine. Tonight will be mostly fair with a low close to 50 degrees. Continue reading
Sunny Today; Rain Returns Tomorrow Afternoon
BLUE SKY TODAY: We are forecasting another beautiful spring day today for Alabama, with ample sunshine along with a high in the low to mid 70s. But tomorrow, clouds will increase during the day, and we will forecast a good chance of showers and storms by mid to late afternoon, continuing into tomorrow night. Continue reading
Beautiful Tomorrow; Rain Returns By Thursday Night
SUNNY EARLY APRIL DAY: With sunshine in full supply, temperatures are generally in the 60s across Alabama this afternoon. Tonight will be clear and rather chilly with a low in the 40-45 degree range for most communities. Then, tomorrow, we will enjoy another sunny day with a high in the 72-75 degree range. Continue reading
