AUGUST HEAT: Alabama’s weather won’t change much today. Afternoon highs generally between 95 and 100, lots of sun, and only isolated storms this afternoon. We do note there is a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms defined this afternoon over parts of North and Northeast Alabama…
Where storms do form they could produce strong wind gusts, but again most communities won’t see a drop of rain today.
REST OF THE WEEK: Heat levels slowly come down, and by Friday highs will be in the low 90s for much of the state. Afternoon showers and storms are always possible on any August day, but they remain random and scattered… mostly between noon and 9:00 p.m.
The weekend will feature classic summer weather… partly sunny days, highs in the low 90s, and a handful of showers and storms around during the afternoon and evening hours.
No real change next week… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: The Atlantic basin is unusually calm for mid-August, and tropical storm formation is not expected for at least the next seven days.
ON THIS DATE IN 1969: One of the most powerful hurricanes in American history made landfall on the Mississippi coast near Waveland. Hurricane Camille is one of only four Category 5 hurricanes ever to make landfall in the continental United States. The actual maximum sustained winds of Hurricane Camille are not known as the hurricane destroyed all the wind-recording instruments in the landfall area. Re-analysis data found peak winds of 150 knots (roughly 175 mph) along the coast. A devastating storm surge of 24.6 feet occurred at Pass Christian, MS. A total of 259 people lost their lives, including 172 people in Mississippi. This made Camille one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history.
Look for the next video briefing here by 4:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
