Severe Weather A No-Show; Overnight Storms Then a Nice Weekend

Severe weather outlook from the SPC through 7 a.m., but severe weather is unlikely in Alabama overnight.

UPDATE AT 10:30 PM
For the northern half of Alabama tonight, severe weather has been a no show, thanks to a batch of storms that moved through the southern two-thirds of the state during the morning, cutting off the southerly flow and making the atmosphere relatively stable. There was some minor damage, however, in counties like Cullman due to non-thunderstorm winds related to a wake low/gravity wave on the back side of departing rain.

A thin line of storms will continue pushing through the state through the early morning hours. It may weaken and shrink as it does. In fact, locations north of I-20 may not even see rain overnight.

The weather will be dry and pleasant tomorrow through the weekend… The high Friday afternoon will be in the mid 70s, followed by upper 70s Saturday with a sunny sky both days. Sunday will be a partly sunny day with a high around 80.

NEXT WEEK: Rain and storms are likely Monday; the latest GFS run continues to suggest the surface low will move right through Central Alabama.. meaning a heavy rain threat for the northern half of the state, with severe storms possible near the Gulf Coast. But, remember this could easily change as we get closer to the event. Then, another round of rain and storms is likely by Wednesday. It is a very active spring weather pattern for the southern U.S.

ORIGINAL POST
**No afternoon Weather Xtreme video today due to ongoing weather issues**

RADAR CHECK: Showers and storms over the southern half of the state are marching northward… some of these storms are producing hail and strong gusty winds…

In addition, another line of storms has formed just east of Memphis, and those will move into Northwest Alabama late this afternoon…

SPC maintains a “slight” risk (category two) of severe storms for much of Alabama through the evening…

The storms over South Alabama have clearly disrupted the southerly flow over parts of the state, lessening the overall severe weather threat this evening for the northern half of the state. But, it is important to understand that even with that situation severe storms are still possible statewide through tonight.

The main threats will come from strong straight line winds and hail, but a few isolated tornadoes are still possible.

TIMING: Storms, of course, are in progress over the southern half of the state right now. For North Alabama, the line of storms will enter the state around 4:30-5:00… the progressing slowly eastward. The storms should be over by 2:00 a.m. The main chance of stronger storms for places like Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Anniston, and Gadsden will come from about 7:00 until 10:00 p.m.

The blog will be updated frequently through the event, so check in often.

TOMORROW THROUGH THE WEEKEND: The weather will be dry and pleasant. The high tomorrow will be in the mid 70s, followed by upper 70s Saturday with a sunny sky both days. Sunday will be a partly sunny day with a high around 80.

NEXT WEEK: Rain and storms are likely Monday; the latest GFS run continues to suggest the surface low will move right through Central Alabama.. meaning a heavy rain threat for the northern half of the state, with severe storms possible near the Gulf Coast. But, remember this could easily change as we get closer to the event. Then, another round of rain and storms is likely by Wednesday.

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