A Marginal Marginal Severe Threat
Jason Davis just said it best at the NWS Birmingham. Tonight’s threat is looking like a “marginal” marginal
Archive for August 10th, 2023
Bolide Over Alabama Tonight
Many people reported seeing a very bright fireball over Alabama and Florida tonight. You might be surprised at what it was.
Storms Forming Over Mississippi, Marginal Risk of Severe Weather Overnight
There is a chance for a few isolated wind damage reports from the stronger storms through the overnight hours. More strong to severe storms are possible tomorrow afternoon, mainly over South Central Alabama.
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A Few Storms Possible Tonight/Tomorrow
CALM AFTERNOON: All of Alabama is rain-free this afternoon with temperatures ranging from the low 80s over the northern counties to the low 90s near the Gulf Coast. The air was totally worked over by storms last night and early this morning, when some spots received 1-2 inches of rain.
Alabama Weather Update at 2:22 p.m.: Timing Out the Storms
And we are not finished with the rain. Only a few isolated showers through early evening tonight. But by 9-10 p.m., showers and storms will be showing up again over West Central Alabama. This activity will increase in coverage and intensity through the overnight hours. Some of the storms will be severe again with a Marginal Risk (Level 1 out of 5) in affect for much of North and Central Alabama.
Heat Advisory Trimmed in Area Due to Rain Cooled Air
Heat indices in the Advisory areas may exceed 105F.
Midday Nowcast: Wet and Stormy Thursday
More scattered storms will develop this afternoon, especially across southern portions of the state. It won’t rain everywhere, but where storms develop they will be strong with potential for hail and gusty winds.
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Summer Storms Rumbling Over North Alabama This Morning
RADAR CHECK: At sunrise showers and thunderstorms are active over the northern half of the state. All are under severe limits, but they are producing heavy rain, gusty winds, and lots of lightning. SPC has defined a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for roughly the northern 2/3 of Alabama today.
Wrap Up Just After 4:10 a.m.
The sever weather threat is generally over for this first round. Additional storms will form over South Central Alabama this afternoon. Another storm complex will move southward through Alabama Thursday evening bringing the threat of additional severe weather. And another round is expected during the day on Friday.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Madison, Marshall, and Jackson Counties
A bowing segment has developed in the Huntsville area, prompting a severe thunderstorm warning for Madison, Marshall, and Jackson Counties.
Update at 2:35 a.m.
No watches or warnings in effect for Alabama at this time. The storms are going to produce wind gusts to 50 mph, which can blow down limbs and weaker trees.
Alabama Update Just After 1 a.m.
The storms are projected to reach Northwest Alabama around 1:30 a.m. and the Shoals area around 2 a.m. Cullman/Jasper around 3:30 a.m. Birmingham around 4:30-5 a.m.
