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Strong Storms Over Southwest Alabama; Scattered Rain Near The Tennessee State Line
RADAR CHECK: As expected, the stronger thunderstorms across Alabama today are over the southwest corner of the state, where parts of Mobile and Baldwin counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning as I write this at mid-afternoon. These storms are south of a surface front; north of that boundary the sky is partly to mostly sunny over the central counties of the state. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Dry Tuesday, Rain and Storms Rest of Week
It is mainly sunny for much of North and Central Alabama with temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Continue reading
Strong Storms Today Mainly Over Southwest Alabama
QUIET MORNING: Alabama is rain-free this morning; drier air has dropped into northern counties, where temperatures have fallen into the mid 60s in many places. Most of the showers and storms that form this afternoon will be over the southern part of the state, where deep moisture lingers. SPC maintains a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for Southwest Alabama, where the heavier storms could produce strong winds. Continue reading
Scattered Strong Storms Through The Evening Hours
RADAR CHECK: Showers and storms are forming rapidly in scattered locations over the northern half of Alabama this afternoon. SPC maintains a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms through the evening hours… some strong wind gusts are possible. Of course, all summer storms produce lots of lightning and heavy rain. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Quiet Now, Some Storms Later
A weak front is moving southward through North/Central Alabama today and it could be the focal point for some showers and storms this afternoon and evening. Some stronger storms are possible and the SPC maintains much of Central Alabama in … Continue reading
A Few Strong Storms Expected This Afternoon
MOISTURE LEVELS RISING: After a very pleasant weekend, moisture levels will rise across Alabama today, and we will mention the chance of a few strong thunderstorms this afternoon ahead of a surface front dropping in from the north. SPC has defined a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for parts of North/Central Alabama due to the potential for strong winds with the heavier storms. Continue reading
Dry Weekend Ahead For Much Of Alabama
RADAR CHECK: As advertised, drier air has worked into the northern half of Alabama this afternoon; widely scattered showers are on radar over South Alabama, but the rain there is not especially heavy or widespread. Temperatures are generally between 87 and 91 degrees; the average high for Birmingham on August 12 is 91. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Front Sinking South Today
A weak frontal boundary is slowly sinking south through Alabama today, and behind it, a drier airmass is dropping into the state. Continue reading
Dry Air Moves Into North Alabama Today
RADAR CHECK: Showers and storms are confined to the immediate Gulf Coast early this morning; the rest of the state is dry with temperatures in the 70s. A drier airmass will drop into North Alabama today; most of the scattered showers and storms will be over the southern counties this afternoon. Otherwise, look for a partly sunny sky today with a high between 87 and 91 degrees. Continue reading
Drier Air Begins To Arrive Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms continue to develop across much of Alabama this afternoon in the very humid airmass over the state. Like recent days, stronger storms are producing heavy rain, gusty winds, and lots of lightning. Away from the storms we have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures in the 86-90 degree range. Showers and storms will fade late tonight. Continue reading
