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Storms Still Possible Today; Drier Tomorrow
MUGGY MORNING: The radar is quiet early this morning across Alabama, but humidity levels remain sky high, and we expect scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms by afternoon, thanks to the daytime heating process and an approaching surface front. Chance of any one spot getting wet later today is in the 50/60 percent range, and the high will be close to 90 before storms develop. Continue reading
Showers/Storms Fire Up Later Today
AIR YOU CAN WEAR: Deep moisture continues to cover Alabama today with precipitable water values in excess of 2 inches across much of the state. We note a few rogue showers early this morning over West Alabama, but the bulk of the showers and storms will come this afternoon and early tonight. Like recent days, the storms that form will be rather random, but they will be capable of producing heavy rain and some flooding, gusty winds, and lots of lightning. The chance of any one spot getting wet will be in the 60/70 percent range, and the high will be between 87 and 91 for most places. Continue reading
Numerous Showers Once Again
Numerous storms forecast once again today, Monday, and Tuesday, but a change to northwesterly flow by Wednesday could spell a break in the number and coverage of storms Wednesday and Thursday. Highs remain mainly in the lower 90s. Continue reading
Heat Advisory & Afternoon Storms
It is another hot and humid day, and we are expecting scattered to numerous showers and storms as we head through the rest of today. Plus a heat advisory remains in effect for the rest of the day as well. Continue reading
Showers Remain Numerous for the Weekend
Heat advisory for portions of Central Alabama today along with the potential for numerous thunderstorms as highs reach into the lower half of the 90s. Little change is forecast for Sunday with storms expected to remain fairly numerous. Continue reading
Sun, Heat, Humidity, Storms
JULY IN ALABAMA: It is that time of the year when you can say “hot and humid with scattered storms” and be right 99 percent of the time. We have your classic case of random, slow moving, scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon across the great state of Alabama. Some spots are getting heavy rain; we have another flood advisory in effect for Tuscaloosa at mid-afternoon. Continue reading
Scattered Showers/Storms Becoming More Numerous
MOISTURE LEVELS RISING: Models continue to show an increase in precipitable water values across Alabama in coming days, and accordingly we expect to see an increase in the number of showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. Most of the showers will come from 1:00 until 11:00 p.m. daily, but in this kind of airmass we can’t totally rule out a late night or morning shower in spots. The chance of any one spot getting wet later today is in the 40/50 percent range, then rising to 60/70 percent tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday. Continue reading
Showers/Storms To Slowly Increase In Number
RADAR CHECK: Showers and storms are widely scattered across Alabama this afternoon, but where they have formed the rain is heavy… one summer soaker brought over one inch of rain to parts of the southern Birmingham metro. Showers and storms are moving slowly southward, and will fade away late tonight. Continue reading
Scattered Storms Over West Alabama
REST OF THE WEEK: Moisture levels will slowly rise statewide, and we will mention “scattered, mostly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms” on a daily basis through Friday. Chance of any one spot getting wet tomorrow is around 30 percent, and then in he 40/50 percent range Thursday and Friday. Highs will be pretty close to 90 as hot, humid summer weather continues. Continue reading
WeatherBrains 651: Early Days of The Weather Channel
We chat with two early pioneers at The Weather Channel, Joe D’Aleo and Al Lipson, in this episode of WeatherBrains. Continue reading
