A band of showers, mostly light over in East Alabama. Showers also over West Central and SW Alabama.
Movement generally toward the NE.
To our west, some strong thunderstorms with lots of lighting over Central and South Arkansas and a small part of West Mississippi. At one time the SPC was considering a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for that area.
We need to mention that the potential for severe weather in Alabama tonight is beginning to look more serious. This is especially true for areas mainly south of Birmingham. Can’t rule out a tornado threat. (see the discussion below from the Storm Prediction Center.
This afternoon I will also spend more time on describing some very severe winter storms affecting a wide area. (Not Alabama)
The NWS in Des Moines is calling this an “Epic Winter Storm” that will affect all of Iowa. A Blizzard Warning includes Des Moines.
As much as 4 feet of new snow in the mountains of Southern Utah from this storm. Some of the blizzard areas will see wind gusts as high as 70 mph.j
