Active, Stormy Pattern Continues Across The Deep South
EARLY MORNING RADAR UPDATE: While most of Alabama is rain-free early this morning, the exception is Baldwin County, where flash flood warnings remain in effect for the southern part of the county. Serious flooding is ongoing in the Pensacola area, where radar suggests some places have seen 10-15 inches of rain since yesterday afternoon… a flash flood emergency is in effect there (parts of Escambia County Florida).
We are also watching an MCS (Mesoscale Convective System) rolling through Central and South Mississippi; this will move into Southwest Alabama later this morning with potential for damaging winds and hail. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Southwest Alabama until 10a CT. This batch of storms should remain generally south of I-20 in Alabama.
A few scattered thunderstorms will form this afternoon over the northern half of the state; those could be strong where they form. Otherwise, expect a day with a mix of sun and clouds along with a high close to 90 degrees this afternoon.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Unsettled weather continues. We expect scattered to numerous showers and storms tomorrow and Sunday across the state with highs in the 80s. Understand the weekend won’t be a wash-out, and the sun will be out at times. But, a few passing thunderstorms are likely, and they will be strong where they form. Much of the state is in a level one or two severe weather risk both days; the concerns are hail and strong winds.
NEXT WEEK: Not much change. We will have a good chance of a few passing showers or thunderstorms on a daily basis with a mix of sun and clouds… highs will hold in the 80s with a moisture laden airmass in place, and unusually strong upper winds over the region for mid-June. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: A tropical wave located near the west coast of Africa is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions appear to be conducive for gradual development, and a tropical depression could form during the early to middle portions of next week while the system moves westward at 15 to 20 mph across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic. This is far from the U.S… and just something to watch for now.
ON THIS DATE IN 1972: Agnes was first named by the National Hurricane Center on June 16, 1972: It would go on to make landfall between Panama City and Apalachicola, Florida, on the afternoon of June 19. Hurricane Agnes would later cause catastrophic flooding in the mid-Atlantic states, especially Pennsylvania. Agnes caused over 100 fatalities.
Look for the next video update here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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