Midday Nowcast: Wet and Windy

A low pressure is tracking north through Alabama today and continues to spread rain and storms across the state. It is breezy at times as well with gusty east winds of 15-30 mph. The SPC has a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms for areas south and east of a line from Atmore to Clanton to Lafayette. A “marginal risk” (level 1/5) extends as far north as Vernon, Cullman, and Centre.

Storms this afternoon and evening could produce small hail and gusty winds. An isolated, brief tornado can’t be ruled out, but isn’t likely. Highest risk of a tornado this afternoon is over Southeast Alabama, where instability values are higher. This is not a major severe weather threat, but we know it only takes one storm to make this a bad day for the state. Temperatures this afternoon are ranging from the upper 60s to lower 70s. The widespread rain will end late tonight, as the low continues to move north. A few lingering scattered showers are possible tomorrow over the northern half of the state, but most of the day will be dry. Highs tomorrow will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s.

WEEKEND WEATHER: Saturday will be a warm, dry day with more sun than clouds and highs in the low to mid 80s. Late Saturday night and early Sunday, a front will push a band of rain and thunderstorms into the state. A few strong storms are possible initially over the northwest corner of the state, but they should be weakening and for now severe storms are not expected. The main window for rain with this feature will come from about midnight Saturday night to noon Sunday. Some clearing is possible Sunday afternoon over West Alabama and highs will remain in the lower 70s.

NEXT WEEK: Behind the front, a dry airmass will settle into the state Monday and looks to linger through much of the week. The week looks dry and pleasant with mild afternoons and cool nights. Highs Monday will be in the 70s, and we should see 80s the rest of the week. Towards the end of the week, some shower are possible.

BEACH FORECAST CENTER: Get the latest weather and rip current forecasts for the beaches from Fort Morgan to Panama City on our Beach Forecast Center page. There, you can select the forecast of the region that you are interested in visiting.

WORLD TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: Over the last 24 hours, the highest observation outside the U.S. was 109.8F at Chandrapur, India. The lowest observation was -93.1F Vostok, Antarctica.

CONTIGUOUS TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: Over the last 24 hours, the highest observation was 96F at Marana, AZ. The lowest observation was 7F at Fort Rock, OR.

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