Tornado Watch Til 9 p.m. Includes Lauderdale, Colbert, and Franklin Counties in Alabama
Closely watching a line of severe storms over Northwest Mississippi at this hour. These storms will move into Northwest Alabama early this evening.
Category: Alabama’s Weather
Flash Flood Emergency for Little Rock
A Flash Flood Emergency has been declared for the Little Rock metro area—including Conway, North Little Rock, Cabot, and Jacksonville—where 8 to 12 inches of rain have already fallen, prompting road closures, water rescues, and life-threatening flooding; this is a particularly dangerous situation, and residents are urged to seek higher ground immediately and avoid all travel unless evacuating—turn around, don’t drown.
Flood Watch Issued for Central Alabama
A Flood Watch is in effect for much of Central Alabama from tonight through Monday evening, with 2 to 4 inches of rain expected and the potential for flash flooding in vulnerable areas.
Warm, Breezy, and Humid Start Across Alabama Ahead of Approaching Storms
A volatile mix of near record warmth and rich Gulf moisture sets the stage for severe storms late tonight into Sunday for Alabama, with damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes possible.
Saturday Morning Weather Briefing Video: Severe Threat Tonight Through Sunday Afternoon for Alabama
A weekend of extremes lies ahead with record heat giving way to a dangerous round of storms Saturday night into Sunday, followed by a dramatic cool-down and the potential for frost by midweek.
Record High Temperatures Were Set Today In Anniston And Tuscaloosa
Record high temperatures were set today at the climate reporting sites in both Tuscaloosa as well as Anniston.
Warm/Mostly Dry Tomorrow; Showers And Storms Return Sunday
ANOTHER VERY WARM SPRING DAY: Temperatures are in the 80s across Alabama this afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds. We note a few isolated showers on radar over the western half of the state, but the main risk of storms will remain to the west tonight as a strong upper ridge remains in place across AL/GA/FL/SC.
Weekly Drought Update: Next To No Change Since Last Week
No change in this weeks drought monitor, but rain this weekend will likely be quite beneficial.
Midday Nowcast: Warm Days, Weekend Storms, Cold Snap Next Week
The strong upper ridge remains in place across the Deep South for a couple of more days keeping most of Alabama mainly dry with only isolated showers and storms in the forecast.
Rain/Storms Return To Alabama Sunday; Colder Next Week
SUMMER PREVIEW CONTINUES: We are forecasting highs in the mid to upper 80s across Alabama today and tomorrow, very close to record levels for early April. While an isolated shower or storm is possible during the afternoon and evening hours, most of the state will stay dry under a strong upper ridge.
Severe Weather Ramping up to the North of Alabama; Tornado Warning for Areas Near Franklin, TN
A volatile severe weather setup is unfolding from northeast Texas to middle Tennessee today, with supercells capable of producing very large hail, damaging winds, and strong tornadoes.
Storms Return To Alabama Saturday Night/Sunday; Colder Next Week
JUST LIKE SUMMER: We have a mix of sun and clouds across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 85-90 degree range, right at record levels for early April. A few isolated showers have formed, but most of the state remains dry.
Midday Nowcast: Cloudy, Record Highs, and Retired Hurricane Names
The strong upper ridge in place across the Deep South is allowing temperatures to surge into the upper 80s and lower 90s across Alabama. These temperatures are around 20° above average for early April in Alabama; early April is feeling more like early June and record highs are likely to be set in the coming days.
Summer-Like Warmth; Storms Return Saturday Night/Sunday
RADAR CHECK: As expected, showers and storms remained north and west of Alabama overnight. At daybreak strong to severe thunderstorms persist over Middle Tennessee, where multiple flash flood warnings are in effect, along with a couple of tornado warnings. A strong upper ridge over Florida will remain in place, keeping most of Alabama dry and very warm through Saturday.
