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Stormy Through Tonight; Colder, Drier Tomorrow
EYE ON RADAR TRENDS: Showers and storms continue to increase across West-Central Alabama early this afternoon, otherwise most of Alabama is dry. Some sun is peeking through the clouds occasionally, and temperatures are in the 70s. Continue reading
Severe Storms Likely Across Alabama This Afternoon
ACTIVE DAY AHEAD: A dynamic weather system will bring the risk of strong to severe thunderstorms across Alabama this afternoon and tonight. This event has been advertised for the last seven days by SPC (NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center), so hopefully everyone is prepared in case things rough. Continue reading
Strong Storms Late Tonight; Dry Air Returns Tomorrow
FOGGY START: A dense fog advisory is in effect for all 67 Alabama counties early this morning; visibility is down to just a fraction of a mile in spots. The fog will dissipate by mid-morning. Continue reading
Active Day Ahead; Severe Storms Possible Through Tonight
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers continue over the eastern half of Alabama early this morning, otherwise it is a cloudy, very mild, and humid morning with temperatures hovering in the 65-72 degree range at daybreak, well above the average high of 54 for January 3. A dynamic weather system will bring potential for severe thunderstorms to the state later today and tonight. Continue reading
Rain/Storms Tonight; Dry Air Returns Tomorrow
STORMY NIGHT: The dual threat of heavy rain and severe storms will continue across Alabama tonight. A flash flood watch remains in effect for the northern 2/3 of the state, and we now have a level 4/5 “moderate risk” of severe thunderstorms for the southwest counties of the state. Continue reading
Dual Threat Of Flooding And Strong/Severe Storms Today
RADAR CHECK: Rain is widespread over North and West Alabama early this morning around sunrise… there are a few embedded thunderstorms, but we don’t expect any severe weather issues this morning. This will be an active day for the state with the dual threat of heavy rain/flooding, and strong to severe thunderstorms. Continue reading
Severe Storms Threaten Alabama Through Tonight
Coverage of showers and storms will increase over the next few hours statewide. SPC has pushed the “moderate risk” (level 4/5) into Northwest Alabama, including parts of Franklin, Colbert, Marion, Winston, Lamar, Fayette, and Pickens counties. An “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) extends over to Huntsville, Gardendale, and Tuscaloosa. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) covers most of the rest of the state. Continue reading
Severe Storms Possible Across Alabama Tonight
Severe thunderstorms are possible across Alabama tonight ahead of a dynamic weather system. SPC has defined an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) for the far western counties of the state… there is a “slight risk” (level 2/5) as far east as Guntersville, Prattville, and Brewton, and a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) down to Opelika and Enterprise. Continue reading
Line Of Strong/Severe Storms To Pass Through This Afternoon/Evening
RADAR CHECK: The line of strong storms is near the Alabama/Mississippi state line at 1p CT; it will sweep across the state over the next 6-8 hours. SPC maintains a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe storms for much of the state… areas west of a line from Fort Payne to Greenville to Grove Hill. The other parts of East and South Alabama are in a “marginal risk” (level 1/5). Continue reading
Active Day Ahead; Severe Storms Possible By Afternoon
ACTIVE DAY AHEAD: A compact but vigorous weather system will bring strong to severe thunderstorms to Alabama this afternoon and early tonight. SPC has now defined a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe storms for much of the state… areas west of a line from Fort Payne to Greenville to Grove Hill. The other parts of East and South Alabama are in a “marginal risk” (level 1/5). Continue reading
