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Scattered Strong/Severe Storms Possible Through Tonight
RADAR CHECK: So far, thunderstorms are a no-show across Alabama as of 3p CT; the sky is partly sunny and hazy with temperatures in the 90s. We still expect random, scattered storms to form over the next few hours, and where they do form strong straight line winds are possible. SPC maintains a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms for areas south of I-59 through tonight. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: More Heat with Some Strong Storms Later
We are seeing plenty of sunshine today, and that is allowing temperatures to surge well into the mid and upper 90s. Continue reading
Scattered Strong/Severe Storms Form Later Today; Still Hot
SCATTERED STORMS LATER TODAY: The sky is mostly fair across Alabama early this morning with temperatures in the 70s; we rise into the 90s again today with a partly sunny sky. During the heat of the day, random, scattered storms will likely form over the southern 2/3 of the state, and those could pack a punch. SPC maintains a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms today mainly for areas south of I-59. Continue reading
Strong Storms Over Parts Of East/Central Alabama; Still Hot
RADAR CHECK: Scattered strong thunderstorms are in progress over parts of Central and East Alabama this afternoon… drifting westward. Heavier storms are producing strong gusty winds, lots of lightning, and heavy rain. Otherwise, heat headlines the forecast again today with temperatures in the 90s statewide (except where storms have formed). Scattered storms end this evening, and the sky will be mostly fair tonight with a low in the 70s. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: More Oppressive Heat; Watching Storms to the East
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity is causing our heat index values to surge well over 100°, and in many places, exceeding 105° which is why the Heat Advisory continues today and through at least tomorrow across much of Alabama. Continue reading
Hot Afternoons; A Few Pop Up Storms Possible
HOT: Look for highs in the 92-98 degree range again today across Alabama with hazy sunshine under a strong upper ridge, centered just to the northeast. A “heat advisory” remains in effect for the state today because of the high heat index values, which will exceed 100. Continue reading
Sizzling Summer Weather To Continue Through The Week
HOT: Temperatures are mostly in the 91 to 98 degree range across Alabama this afternoon with a mostly sunny, hazy sky. Dewpoints remain in the 70s, and the heat index is over 100 in most places. A heat advisory is in effect for most of the state, and cooling showers are very hard to find on radar. Isolated showers will end this evening, and tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 70s. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Hazy, Hot, and Humid
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will cause heat index values over 100°, and in many places it will exceed 105° which is the Heat Advisory criteria for all of Central Alabama, and is why we are seeing one today. Continue reading
Hottest Week So Far This Year; Storms Few And Far Between
HERE COMES THE HEAT: A strong upper ridge will push the jet stream will to the north of here this week, and will set the stage for the hottest weather so far this year for Alabama and the Deep South. Look for highs most days in the mid 90s with partly to mostly sunny days and fair nights. NWS Birmingham has issued a “heat advisory” for about the western 2/3 of the state because of the combined impact of heat and humidity (heat index values will be over 100), but understand all of Alabama, including the eastern counties, will be very hot this week. Continue reading
Strong Storms Over Southwest Alabama; Heat Levels Crank Up Next Week
RADAR CHECK: Strong to severe thunderstorms are pushing through Southwest Alabama this afternoon, where a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8:00 p.m. The main threat with the stronger storms will come from strong straight line winds; some hail is possible as well. Continue reading
