Scattered Storms Over The Weekend; Sun At Times
QUIET AFTERNOON: Most all of Alabama is rain-free this afternoon after a big MCS (Mesoscale Convective System) rolled through the southern counties this morning (and the Florida Panhandle as well). Temperatures are mostly in the 85-90 degree range. We do note showers and storms increasing over West Tennessee and North Mississippi; these will move into Northwest Alabama over the next few hours with potential for small hail and gusty winds.
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 between the west coast of Africa and the Cabo Verde Islands 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.
NHC now gives the system a 60 percent chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm over the next seven days on the journey across the Atlantic. Remains to be seen if this impacts the U.S.
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.
I will be on vacation next week… back in service on Monday June 26. Enjoy the weekend!
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