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Midday Nowcast: Mainly Quiet Radar for Now; Rain and Storms Become More Numerous in the Days Ahead
Rain chances have increased to the 40-50% range today across much of Alabama. We are seeing a partly sunny sky with highs in the mid to upper 80s. This afternoon, showers and storms will begin to increase in coverage due to daytime heating.
Sun And A Few Random, Scattered Storms Today For Alabama
SUN AND A FEW STORMS: We expect very routine June weather across Alabama today. A partly sunny sky with a high in the 87-91 degree range, along with a few random, widely scattered showers and storms this afternoon. Many places will be dry, but a few spots could see a heavy downpour.
Scattered Summer Showers And Thunderstorms
RADAR CHECK: The northern third of Alabama is dry this afternoon with a mostly sunny sky. One shower is near Anniston, otherwise most of the scattered showers and storms are over the southeast counties of the state. Temperatures are mostly in the mid to upper 80s
Midday Nowcast: Mainly Dry Today; Much Higher Rain Chances by Friday and the Weekend
Most of Alabama is dry today, with showers and storms mainly confined to the southern counties of the state. We are seeing a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Lows tonight will be in the mid to upper 60s for most of North and Central Alabama.
Only Isolated Showers/Storms This Afternoon
PLEASANT MORNING: With a drier airmass in place over North Alabama we actually have a few spots in the 50s; amazingly pleasant for June in Alabama. Oneonta reports 56 degrees just before daybreak; Cullman is at 59. We also note a dense fog advisory in effect for some eastern counties; that fog will dissipate by mid-morning.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Dallas County Until 5:15 PM CDT
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Dallas County in south central Alabama, effective until 5:15 PM CDT.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Portions of Marengo, Greene, and Hale Counties Until 4:00 PM CDT
At 3:09 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Duffys Bend, approximately 8 miles northeast of Demopolis, and was moving southeast at 20 miles per hour. This storm is capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and penny-sized hail, as indicated by radar. These conditions may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Isolated Showers Tomorrow; Scattered Storms Thursday/Friday
RADAR CHECK: While most of North Alabama is rain-free this afternoon, we have a few scattered strong thunderstorms over far South Alabama. Heavier ones are producing small hail and gusty winds as they move east/southeast.
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Midday Nowcast: Only Isolated Showers and Storms Today; Rain Chances Increase to End of Week
We are seeing a partly sunny sky today with only isolated showers and storms on the radar across Alabama. For the rest of today, these will remain widely spaced.
Showers Fewer In Number Today/Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: We have a few isolated showers over North Alabama early this morning just before sunrise, otherwise the state is dry with temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. Expect a partly sunny sky today with a high in the mid to upper 80s
NWS Mesoscale Discussion For Northern Alabama For This Evening
The NWS has released a discussion regarding a cluster of storms as they move into north Alabama and southern Tennesse.
A Few Storms This Evening; Only Isolated Showers Tomorrow/Wednesday
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in progress over the Tennessee Valley of North Alabama, and also over the southern third of the state at mid-afternoon. The central counties are dry; temperatures are mostly in the 77-85 degree range.
