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Lower Humidity Levels Ahead; Cooler Nights
ON THE MAP: We have a rare August front pushing through Alabama this afternoon; temperatures are in the low to mid 80s north of the front, but parts of South Alabama are sizzling with upper 90s to the south. A band of showers and storms is along the front just south of I-85 at mid-afternoon, and SPC maintains a “marginal risk” of severe thunderstorms through this evening south of a line from Opelika to Greenville to Mobile. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Front Sinking South
A rare August front is dropping south through Alabama today, and as it does, it is producing scattered storms which are producing gusty winds and lots of lightning. Continue reading
Front Passing Through Today; Lower Heat Levels Ahead
AUGUST FRONT: We have a broken band of showers and a few thunderstorms on radar early this morning over the northern half of Alabama in advance of a surface front that is drifting southward. This front will bring some needed heat relief to the northern half of the state today, and statewide tomorrow. Highs will be only in the 85-89 degree range across North Alabama today, and in the mid 80s tomorrow. Continue reading
Lower Heat Levels Tomorrow Through Thursday
SIZZLING SUMMER DAY: Temperatures are in the 93-99 degree range across Alabama this afternoon with lots of hazy sunshine. We do note a few isolated storms have popped up, and thunderstorms are possible late day and tonight over the northern quarter of the state ahead of a surface front. SPC has the northeast corner of the state in a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms, with “marginal risk” (level 1/5) down to Hackleburg, Hanceville, and Spring Garden. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Another Alabama Scorcher
Highs this afternoon are in the mid and upper 90s across much of North Central Alabama. Dewpoints remain high, mid to upper 70s, and the continued combination of hot temperatures and high humidity are causing heat index values to surge into the 110°-115° range again this afternoon. Continue reading
Temporary Break From High Heat Levels Begins Tomorrow
ANOTHER HOT ONE: Look for highs well up in the 90s across Alabama again today; heat indices will exceed 100 easily because of the high dewpoints/humidity. And, during the peak of the heat a few scattered storms will fire up this afternoon. SPC has defined a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for the far northern counties of Alabama late today and tonight for storms along and in advance of a surface front. Continue reading
Hot, Humid Weekend Ahead; A Few Storms
RADAR CHECK: Showers and strong storms are in progress over parts of East and South Alabama this afternoon where a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 7 CT. Heavier storms will produce strong winds and some hail over the next few hours. Showers are more isolated over the western half of Alabama, and the southwest counties are dry and very hot with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. Continue reading
A Few More Scattered Storms Later Today
RADAR CHECK: Noisy thunderstorms continue over parts of East and Central Alabama this morning around sunrise with heavy rain and gusty winds… some small hail is possible as well. Otherwise, it is a very muggy morning with temperatures in the 75-83 degree range. Continue reading
A Few Storms Possible Tonight/Tomorrow
CALM AFTERNOON: All of Alabama is rain-free this afternoon with temperatures ranging from the low 80s over the northern counties to the low 90s near the Gulf Coast. The air was totally worked over by storms last night and early this morning, when some spots received 1-2 inches of rain. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Wet and Stormy Thursday
More scattered storms will develop this afternoon, especially across southern portions of the state. It won’t rain everywhere, but where storms develop they will be strong with potential for hail and gusty winds. Continue reading
