Occasional Rain/Storms Through Tomorrow Night
RADAR CHECK: A large mass of rain covers much of Alabama early this morning; heavier thunderstorms are pushing into the southwest corner of the state. Much of the rain for North/Central Alabama will come this morning; most of the afternoon and nighttime hours will be dry. But, for the southern third of the state, periods of rain and storms are likely through tonight, and the rain will be heavy at times.
A flash flood watch is in effect for areas south of a line from Butler to Camden to Greenville to Abbeville. Rain amounts in the 3-4 inch range are likely. Also, storms over this area could be strong to severe. SPC has defined an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) for Mobile and Baldwin counties, with a “slight risk” (level 2/5) as far north as Thomasville, Greenville, and Eufaula. The main threat will come from strong straight line winds, but an isolated tornado or two is possible as well.
The weather stays unsettled tomorrow with a good chance of showers and storms by afternoon into the evening hours. Not an all-day rain, but where the storms form they could be strong with potential for some small hail and gusty winds. A “marginal risk” (level 1/5) covers all of Alabama.
Drier air moves into Alabama Wednesday… other than the chance of a few isolated showers over the Tennessee Valley, the rest of the state will be dry with a high in the low 80s. Thursday will be dry statewide with a good supply of sunshine along with a high in the mid 80s.
FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: Rain returns to Alabama Friday as a surface low approaches; the rain could be heavy at times through Friday night. For now it looks like any risk of severe storms will be confined to areas close to the Gulf Coast. Confidence in the weekend forecast is not very high as global models don’t agree well at all, so understand this will most likely change. But, for now we will mention a chance of lingering showers Saturday, followed by a trend toward drier weather Sunday. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.
NEXT WEEK: An upper ridge will build over the region, and for now a decent part of next week looks dry with highs in the mid to upper 80s. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1980: An F3 tornado ripped directly through the center of Kalamazoo, Michigan, killing five people, injuring 79, leaving 1,200 homeless and causing $50 million in damage.
ON THIS DATE IN 1995: This outbreak produced tornadoes extending from the Mississippi River near Burlington, Iowa, to the west of Bloomington, Illinois. Two violent tornadoes, each ranked at F4 intensity, were reported.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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