SUNNY MAY DAY: With a sunny sky, temperatures are in the 77-82 degree range across Alabama this afternoon, close to average values for early May. Tonight will be clear with lows generally in the 50s.
The weather stays dry tomorrow with similar temperatures through the day.
RAIN RETURNS: A cold front will bring an organized band of rain and storms into Alabama late Wednesday. SPC has defined a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms over roughly the northern half of Alabama, with a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) down into the southern counties of the state.
The main threat will come from strong thunderstorm winds, but hail is also possible along with a brief, isolated tornado or two. The main threat of strong to severe storms will come late Wednesday afternoon and through Wednesday night.
The front will move slowly, so the rain will end over North Alabama Thursday morning, it will continue Thursday afternoon over the southern half of the state. Rain will likely linger into Friday over far South Alabama. Beneficial rain is likely, with most Alabama communities getting two inches or more.
Temperatures will reach the low 80s Wednesday ahead of the front, then afternoon highs fall into the low to mid 70s Thursday and Friday.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: At this point Saturday looks dry and very pleasant; moisture levels begin to rise Sunday, and a few spotty showers are possible during the day. Highs over the weekend will be mostly in the upper 70s and low 80s.
Global models suggest we have a chance of rain statewide on Monday (May 11)… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 2007: A massive and violent tornado moved through Kiowa County in southwest Kansas, before impacting the city of Greensburg and causing very widespread devastation. The tornado tracked 28.8 miles through the area, killing 11 to 12 people and injuring 63. The tornado was the first to be rated EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita scale after the retirement of the original Fujita scale in the United States on February 1, 2007.
Look for the next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…
