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Isolated Showers Tomorrow, Otherwise Dry For Most Of The State For Several Days
RADAR CHECK: Strong thunderstorms persisted through the midday hours over Far East Alabama this afternoon ahead of a deep upper trough for summer. They produced hail in parts of Cherokee, Cleburne, and Calhoun counties earlier today. Most of those have moved over into Georgia, and for a large percentage of Alabama the sky is mostly sunny with temperatures close to 90 degrees this afternoon. Continue reading
Isolated Showers Today, Then Mostly Dry
RADAR CHECK: We have a few small, isolated showers over Alabama early this morning ahead of an unusually strong upper trough for summer approaching from the west. Showers should push east of the state later today as the trough axis passes through; the day will be partly sunny with a high at or just over 90 degrees. Continue reading
Strong Storms Possible Again Tomorrow; Drier Sunday
**No Weather Xtreme video this afternoon** ACTIVE WEATHER DAY: A line of showers and thunderstorms developed quickly across North Alabama around 1:00, and the storms grew to severe limits in spots. A number of severe thunderstorm warnings have been required … Continue reading
Scattered Storms Later Today; Eyes On Isaias
STRONG STORMS POSSIBLE LATER TODAY: The radar is quiet early this morning, but once again scattered showers and thunderstorms will form in the moisture laden airmass over Alabama this afternoon and tonight. An upper air system northwest of the state could help to produce a few strong thunderstorms; SPC has Northwest Alabama in a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms later today. Some of the storms there could produce strong, gusty winds. Continue reading
Occasional Showers/Storms Continue Across Alabama
RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms continue to steadily increase across Alabama this afternoon in the moist, tropical air. They are moving quickly to the east which is limiting the amount of rain, and so far there hasn’t been much lightning activity. But we do note SPC has added a low end, “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for Northwest Alabama this evening. A few storms there could produce strong gusty winds ahead of an upper trough. Continue reading
More Tropical Showers For Alabama
SOUPY AIRMASS STAYS IN PLACE: A moisture laden airmass will stay in place across Alabama today with high humidity levels. A few showers have already developed early this morning, and we expect scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. A few spots could see heavy amounts of rain, but organized severe thunderstorms are not expected. Highs will remain in the 80s today due to clouds and rain. Continue reading
Occasional Showers Through Friday; More Clouds Than Sun
COMFORTABLE SUMMER DAY: While humidity values remain very high, temperatures are well below average for late July across Alabama today due to clouds and showers. The average high for the date is 91 (based on data for Birmingham), but most places are only in the upper 70s and low 80s. Occasional showers will continue across the state through tonight in the tropical air. Continue reading
Wet At Times Through Friday; Eyes On The Tropics
WET SUMMER PATTERN: We are forecasting occasional showers and thunderstorms across much of Alabama through Friday as a tropical airmass remains in place, along with a weak upper trough over the region. While most of the rain will come from noon to midnight, there will be some late night and morning activity as well. In fact, rain is falling on parts of Central Alabama early this morning. Showers will be efficient rain producers in this kind of airmass; some communities saw over two inches of rain yesterday. Continue reading
Occasional Showers Through Friday
RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms continue to increase across the great state of Alabama this afternoon; they are slow movers and dropping heavy amounts of rain in spots. Otherwise, we have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures mostly in the 80s. The average high for Birmingham on July 28 is 91. Continue reading
Occasional Showers/Storms Through Mid-Week
UNSETTLED SUMMER WEATHER: A broad upper trough will cover the Deep South in coming days, and that, in combination with high precipitable water values, will set the stage for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms on a daily basis through mid-week. While the radar is quiet this morning, look for lots off activity this afternoon, and the showers and storms that form should be very efficient rain producers. The high today should be in the mid 80s for most communities; the average high for Birmingham on July 28 is 91. Continue reading
