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Updated Look At Tomorrow’s Severe Weather Threat
There is little change in the thinking about tomorrow; we have a fairly significant threat of severe thunderstorms across all of Alabama. SPC, in their late mooring update, expanded the “moderate risk” (level 3/5) to include most all of Alabama. … Continue reading
Severe Storms Threaten Alabama Tonight
ACTIVE NIGHT AHEAD: A dynamic weather system will push strong to severe thunderstorms through Alabama tonight. SPC maintains an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) of severe storms for West Alabama… places like Tuscaloosa, Reform, Eutaw, York, Livingston, and Butler. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) covers the rest of the state. Continue reading
Severe Storms Possible Across Alabama Tonight
ACTIVE WEATHER AHEAD: We note a few small showers on radar across Central Alabama this morning, but a decent part of the day today will be dry; the sky will be mostly cloudy. A south wind will increase this afternoon, and we project a high in the low 70s today, well above the average high of 56 for December 16. Continue reading
A Few Strong Storms Late Tonight
RADAR CHECK: Showers are over the far northwest corner of Alabama this afternoon, but the sky remains mostly sunny over the eastern counties. Temperatures are generally in the 67-72 degree range, very pleasant for late November. Continue reading
Active Weather Day Ahead For Alabama
STRONG STORMS LATER TODAY: On the maps this morning, a deep surface low will move from the Great Plains up to the Great Lakes region by tonight, dragging a cold front into Alabama. Continue reading
Strong Storms This Evening; Dry Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: Showers and strong thunderstorms continue to develop across North and West Alabama this afternoon ahead of a surface front. Heavier storms are producing gusty winds, heavy rain, and lots of lighting as they move east/southeast. Away from the storms, the sky is partly sunny with temperatures in the 80s. Storms will end later tonight as drier air begins to push into North Alabama. Continue reading
Strong Storms For North Alabama Tonight; Heat Levels Drop Tomorrow
TO THE NORTH: A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for much of Middle Tennessee, and strong storms will likely drop into North Alabama tonight ahead of a surface front. SPC has the Tennessee Valley of far North Alabama in a “slight risk” (level 2/5) tonight, with a “moderate risk” down to Tuscaloosa, Sylacauga, and Roanoke. The main threat will come from strong straight line winds. Continue reading
“Cold” Front Pushes Through Tomorrow
CHANGES AHEAD: Generally dry weather is the story for Alabama this afternoon, with temperatures mostly in the 86-90 degree range. But, to the north, we are seeing numerous showers and thunderstorms over Tennessee in association with a surface front dropping southward into the Deep South. Those showers and storms will move into North Alabama in coming hours, and will continue to move southward tonight. Continue reading
Heavy Rain For Parts Of Alabama
FLOODING ISSUES FOR EAST ALABAMA: Very high precipitable water values, combined with a weak disturbance aloft led to slow moving thunderstorms developing over parts of Alabama this morning. Significant flooding was reported in Calhoun County. Continue reading
Occasional Showers/Storms Over The Weekend
RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms continue to increase over the western half of Alabama this afternoon… but they are under severe limits. So far the eastern side of the state has remained dry. We will maintain the chance of showers and storms this evening; they should diminish later tonight. Continue reading
