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A Few Strong/Severe Storms Possible Later This Morning; Dry Weekend Ahead
RADAR CHECK: An MCS (Mesoscale Convective System) continues to move through far South Alabama and the Florida Panhandle early this morning with strong winds; some structural damage was associated with this line in Mobile during the pre-dawn hours. Some light rain is over East Alabama… otherwise the sky is mostly cloudy at sunrise. Continue reading
Strong/Severe Storms Possible Tonight/Early Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: A weakening band of showers is pushing into West Alabama before sunrise; this activity should dissipate by mid to late morning, and most of the afternoon should be dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures rise into the low 80s in most places this afternoon. Continue reading
Cooler, Drier Days Ahead
RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms continue to develop across Alabama this afternoon ahead of a cold front. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for much of Central Alabama until 9:00 p.m. Continue reading
Strong/Severe Storms Likely Later Today
ANOTHER ACTIVE DAY: The weather is quiet across Alabama early this morning, but showers and storms will form this afternoon ahead of a cold front, and those storms could be strong to severe. Unlikely yesterday, all of Alabama will have an unstable airmass in place this afternoon. Continue reading
Strong/Severe Storms Tomorrow Afternoon/Evening
RADAR CHECK: Light to moderate rain is lingering across Southeast Alabama this afternoon, but the severe storms have moved out of the state into North Florida and Georgia, where tornado watches remain in effect. The sky has partially cleared across parts of West Alabama, and temperatures are mostly in the 70s. Continue reading
High Impact Wind/Storm Event Tonight For Alabama
HIGH IMPACT WIND /STORM EVENT AHEAD: Strong south winds are increasing across Alabama this afternoon, gusts to 45 mph have already been reported, and gradient winds could gust to 50/60 mph in spots this evening ahead of the approaching line of thunderstorms. Continue reading
Strong Winds Later Today; Severe Storms Arrive Tonight
VERY ACTIVE WEATHER AHEAD: Alabamians will need to be very “weather aware” over the next 24 hours as a dynamic storm system approaches the state. While most of the day today will be dry, strong winds will develop this afternoon, and a line of severe storms will sweep through tonight. While thermodynamics (instability) aren’t especially impressive for late March, the dynamics are very strong, and this could be a high impact event for the Deep South. Continue reading
Severe Storms/Flooding Possible Through Late Tonight
ACTIVE DAY AHEAD: The dynamic storm system that brought severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to parts of Texas and Oklahoma yesterday and last night will impact Alabama in a big way over the next 24 hours. Continue reading
Heavy Rain/Severe Storms Today; Dry Weekend
RADAR CHECK: A large mass of rain and thunderstorms is pushing into West Alabama early this morning. Some surface based instability is available over Southwest Alabama, and a tornado watch has been issued for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, and Mobile counties until 10:00 a.m. CT. SPC has defined an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) of severe thunderstorms today for areas south of I-20, and north of a line from Mobile to Troy to Opelika. The rest of the state is in a “slight risk” (level 2/5). Continue reading
Weather Smorgasbord: Storms, Snow, And Cold
BUSY NIGHT AHEAD: It will be a busy night in the weather office as we have potential for severe thunderstorms over South Alabama, and snow over the northern counties. This is thanks to a sharp cold front that will approach the northwest corner of the state this evening. Ahead of the front, temperatures are mostly in the 68-75 degree range this afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds. Continue reading
