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Some Late Morning Notes
A very volatile situation is setting up for much of Alabama this afternoon as the air becomes more unstable. As expected, the morning storms have produced large hail and strong winds. We have had a few tornado warnings over South Alabama, where the air is more unstable. Continue reading
Potentially Dangerous Severe Weather Set-Up Today
Weather parameters continue to come together for the potential for a significant severe thunderstorm/tornado event across the state later today, and SPC maintains a “moderate” risk (4 out of 5) for much of Central and East Alabama, with an “enhanced” risk (3 out of 5) for the western counties. There isn’t much change in the outlook from yesterday. Continue reading
Dangerous Severe Weather Threat Tomorrow
The large scale features support a significant severe weather risk for Alabama tomorrow. A few strong/violent, long track tornadoes are possible, especially over the central and eastern counties of Alabama. Continue reading
Potentially Dangerous Situation Tomorrow
NO ISSUES TODAY: About the only problem today is dense fog this morning over parts of Central and South Alabama… that will dissipate by mid morning, and the day will be sunny and warm with a high in the low 80s. Continue reading
A Few Notes About Wednesday
We will be watching new model data pouring in over the next few hours, with the highest interest in developments Wednesday, when severe thunderstorms are possible statewide.
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Another Severe Weather Threat Wednesday
ONE MORE BATCH OF SHOWERS THIS EVENING: Radar shows a band of showers and storms over Northeast Mississippi; these will move across the northern third of Alabama this evening, but the air was totally worked over by the morning storms, and the risk of additional severe weather is low. Continue reading
Rain Moves Out Later Today; More Storms Wednesday
RADAR CHECK: A large mass of rain and thunderstorms is over much of Alabama early this morning. Thankfully, there is no surface based instability over the northern half of the state, and little if any risk of severe storms. However, … Continue reading
Two Severe Weather Threats In The Days Ahead
MUST BE SPRING IN ALABAMA: The “wave train” will continue to push deep mid latitude upper troughs across the southern U.S. this week, bringing two opportunities for severe thunderstorms.
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Delightful Weekend; Storms Return Monday
THE WEEKEND: Tomorrow will be a perfect day for the UAB spring game at Legion Field… a cloudless sky with afternoon temperatures rising into the mid 70s. Lots of sun on Sunday as well with a high in the low 80s. We will probably see some high cirrus clouds moving in late Sunday ahead of a rain/storm complex to the west. Continue reading
Beautiful Weekend; Rain/Storms Return Monday
The weather will be dry and pleasant today through the weekend.. The high this afternoon will be in the mid 70s, followed by upper 70s tomorrow with a sunny sky both days. Sunday will be a partly sunny day with a high in the low 80s. Continue reading
