Unsettled Weather For Alabama This Week; Stormy At Times
RADAR CHECK: A band of strong storms continues to drop southward early this morning across far South Alabama; they will fade over the next few hours. Additional showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon, mainly over the southern half of the state, and SPC maintains a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe storms for Southwest Alabama, with a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) as far north as Greensboro, Wetumpka, and Phenix City.
Like last night, the threats with the heavier storms today will come from strong winds and hail. For the northern half of Alabama, today will be mostly dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs will be in the 80s statewide.
REST OF THE WEEK: We expect multiple rounds of thunderstorms across Alabama tomorrow through Thursday. Understand it certainly won’t rain all day, and the sun will be out at times. But, when the storms do form they could be strong. SPC has a large part of the state is a level 1 or 2 severe weather threat tomorrow and Wednesday due to the hail/wind potential. The sky will feature more clouds than sun each day, and highs will remain in the 80s.
Models suggest we will get a one day shot of drier air Friday; the day should be mostly sunny with a high around 90. The risk of a shower for now looks very well.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Moist air returns along with the chance of showers and thunderstorms both days. Again, no “all day rain”, but a few passing showers and storms are a good possibility with afternoon highs in the 87-91 degree range. Rain amounts across Alabama between now and Sunday night will exceed 4 inches in spots.
NEXT WEEK: At this point it looks like we will have some fairly routine weather next week with partly sunny days along with “scattered, mostly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms”. Highs will be close to 90 degrees through the week… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: The Atlantic basin remains quiet and tropical storm formation is not expected through the week.
ON THIS DATE IN 1915: An estimated F4 tornado moved northeast from northwest of Waterville, Iowa crossing the Mississippi River two miles south of Ferryville, Wisconsin. A man and his daughter were killed in one of three homes that were obliterated southwest of “Heytman,” a small railroad station on the Mississippi River. 60 buildings and eight homes were destroyed in Wisconsin.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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