Unsettled Weather For Alabama Through Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: Large areas of rain are moving through Alabama early this morning, including a few stronger thunderstorms near the Gulf Coast. We will forecast periods of rain and a few thunderstorms through tonight… SPC maintains a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe storms for the southern half of the state, with a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) as far north as Moundville, Calera, and Wedowee.
Instability values will be very limited today over the northern half of the state, but storms that form this afternoon and tonight over South Alabama could produce some hail and strong, gusty winds. An isolated tornado or two is possible.
THE WEEKEND: Unsettled weather continues tomorrow with occasional showers and a few thunderstorms. The overall severe risk is low tomorrow, but a few heavier storms could form across Southeast Alabama with gusty winds and small hail.
Despite the wet pattern, it is important to note there will be some good breaks in the rain through tomorrow night. There are many outdoor events (graduations, baseball/softball tournaments, the Hangout Music Festival at Gulf Shores, etc) going on; just understand that a shower or storm is possible at any hour of the day or night during the next 48 hours. “When thunder roars; go indoors”… when you hear thunder get inside or in a vehicle.
Forecast rain amounts have come down; most places will see rain amounts in the 1-2 inch range through tomorrow night. We note there is a flash flood watch in effect for the southwest part of the state.
Most of the day Sunday will be dry with a partly sunny sky; just a small risk of a morning shower as an upper trough passes overhead. The high Sunday will be in the mid 80s.
NEXT WEEK: The weather looks warm and generally dry with highs in the 85-90 degree range. A few scattered showers will be possible over North Alabama Thursday and Friday as weak front drifts into the state from the north… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1896: An estimated F5 tornado tracked 100 miles through northeastern Kansas and extreme southeastern Nebraska. Seneca, Oneida, Sabetha, and Reserve, Kansas sustained severe damage. While passing through Reserve, the tornado was 2 miles wide. 25 people were killed, and 200 were injured.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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