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Weekend Mix Of Sun And Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: Strong thunderstorms are pushing through West-Central Alabama at mid-afternoon… they are under severe limits at 3p CT but are producing heavy rain, gusty winds, and lots of lightning. Those storms will continue pushing into the southern half of the state over the next few hours. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Wet and Stormy Friday
It is a wet and stormy Friday across Alabama as numerous showers and storms continue to move northwest to southeast across the state today, around the ridge to our west. Continue reading
Heavy Rain; Strong Thunderstorms For Some Today
RADAR CHECK: A nearly stationary band of rain and storms has developed early this morning from the Tennessee Valley down into parts of East Alabama. These storms are very efficient rain producers, and flash flood warnings have been issued for parts of Lauderdale, Limestone, Morgan, Cullman, Blount, and St. Clair counties during the pre-dawn hours. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Big HEAT, Big STORMS
Hot temperatures and high humidity are pushing heat index values into the 105°+ danger range today and tomorrow across portions of Alabama and we are seeing Heat Advisories for portions of the state both days. Continue reading
Strong Storms Possible Later Today
An organized mass of storms is expected to form over Tennessee later today; this MCS (Mesoscale Convective System) will move into North Alabama with potential for strong winds and heavy rain. We also note there is a flash flood watch in effect for areas north of a line from Russellville to Birmingham to Heflin through tomorrow afternoon. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Storm Chances Increase Rest of Week
Today we are seeing more sunshine than clouds and rain chances remain low, but not zero for much of North/Central Alabama. Temperatures are in the low to mid 90s this afternoon. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Mainly Sunny and Mainly Dry
Slightly drier air has moved into much of Alabama behind the front which brought the rain and storms yesterday. Continue reading
Sun, Heat, Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: On this hot summer afternoon we have widely scattered, random showers and thunderstorms that are drifting to the west/southwest. They are producing heavy rain, strong winds, and gobs of lightning. Away from the storms, it is a mostly sunny, hot day with temperatures in the 90s. Scattered storms end soon after sunset, and tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 70s. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Very Hot Late July Weather
Most of North and Central Alabama is under a Heat Advisory today as heat index values are over 105° this afternoon. The Heat advisory continues for tomorrow as well. Continue reading
Hot Summer Days; Isolated Afternoon Storms
HIGHS STAY IN THE 90s: Look for highs in the 95-99 degree range today and over the weekend as the upper ridge remains in place across the southern U.S. Each day we will see a few isolated, “pop up” thunderstorms around, mostly between 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. While most places won’t see a drop of rain, where the storms do form (they will be in random locations), they could be heavy with potential for strong winds and small hail. Continue reading
