SUMMER DAYS: We have a classic summer mix of sun and scattered showers and thunderstorms for Alabama and the Deep South today and over the weekend. A weak upper trough to the west will bring an uptick in the number of showers, but the overall forecast is pretty routine for June.
RADAR CHECK: We have a classic summer look to the radar this afternoon. Random, scattered showers and thunderstorms moving northward. Stronger storms are producing gusty winds, heavy rain, and lots of lightning. But much of the state is dry with a partly to mostly sunny along with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s.
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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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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
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