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UNSETTLED DAY: Showers and thunderstorms are likely across Alabama today, and some of the storms could be strong to severe this afternoon. But, the good news is that helicity values (veering of the wind with altitude) are deceasing, and the tornado threat is very low. Storms that do happen to reach severe limits later today (mainly this afternoon) could produce hail and gusty winds.
While we won’t have rain all day, a shower or storm is possible at just about any time today, with the stronger storms coming this afternoon.
The rain will end from west to east tonight as drier air begins to push into the state. And, tomorrow will be dry day as the sky becomes mostly sunny and humidity levels drop.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Hot and dry weather is the story as we kick off the summer of 2011. Sunny days, fair nights. The high Saturday will be close to 90, with low 90s likely Sunday and Monday.
NEXT WEEK: A 5940 meter 500 mb ridge builds into the Deep South Tuesday, which could very well push temperatures into the mid 90s for the first time this year. And, most likely, the rest of the week will be hot and dry.
LONG RANGE: The first 10 days of June should be quiet with hot afternoons and little organized rain, if the GFS is correct. See the Weather Xtreme video for more long range ideas.
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