Warmer, Drier Days Are Ahead For Alabama
RADAR CHECK: Areas of rain and a few thunderstorms are moving eastward across the northern 2/3 of Alabama this afternoon… the southern third of the state is dry with a partly to mostly sunny sky.
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Midday Nowcast: More Showers and Storms Today; Trending Drier and Hotter Rest of Week
The upper low is finally on the move and it will be crossing through North Alabama today. As It does, the warm and muggy air at the surface, and the colder air aloft associated with the low, is allowing showers and storms to develop across Alabama.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jamilla Newberry, Holm Center protocol noncommissioned officer in charge, coordinates itineraries and lodging for distinguished visitors and oversees promotion and retirement ceremonies, graduations and change of command events.
A Few Showers/Storms Later Today; Drier Tomorrow
UNSETTLED WEATHER CONTINUES: The upper low that has been west of Alabama is moving slowly to the northeast today, and will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms to the northern half of the state this afternoon and early tonight. Highest coverage will come from about 1:00 until 8:00 p.m.
A Few Showers And Storms Through Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are in progress over the northern 2/3 of Alabama this afternoon… they are moving northward, following the circulation of the upper low to the west over Mississippi.
The Alabama News Center — FOOD+Culture Festival reveals new name and expanded dates
The Birmingham FOOD+Culture Festival, which was named the No. 3 best new festival by USA Today after its inaugural year of 2023, is rebranding as Southbound Food Festival and expanding its run to 10 days.
Midday Nowcast: Warm and Muggy with Occasional Showers and Storms
Occasional showers and storms remain in the forecast today and tomorrow as a very slow moving upper-level low continues to allow for the unsettled weather.
Unsettled Weather Continues Through Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: Bands of showers and thunderstorms continue across Alabama early this morning… at daybreak some of the heaviest rain was over Chambers, Randolph, and Cleburne counties on the eastern side of the state.
Storms With Heavy Rain and Lightning in the Birmingham Metro Area
Storms lifting northeast slowly tonight are producing lots of very heavy rain and lightning in the Birmingham Metro area and other areas west of I-65. They will continue lifting northeast through the overnight.
Tornado Warning: Radar-Detected Rotation Over Rural Areas of Southwest Alabama
At 7:19 PM, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado located about 7 miles northeast of Whatley, or roughly 11 miles east of Grove Hill, moving north at 20 miles per hour.
Heavy Storms Flaring Along The Mississippi Border This Afternoon
Scattered strong to marginally severe storms are developing across west-central Alabama, with the heaviest activity near the Mississippi line and additional cells intensifying in Hale and Perry counties, bringing a risk of hail, gusty winds, and localized flash flooding.
Storms Intensifying Across West And Central Alabama This Afternoon
Strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are developing across southwest and west-central Alabama, with the potential for gusty winds, hail, and localized flash flooding continuing into Monday.
Soggy Sunday Start: Flood Watch In Effect As Rain Continues; Severe Storms Possible Later Today
A Flood Watch is in effect for much of Central Alabama on this wet and stormy Mother’s Day, with more heavy rain, localized flooding, and a few strong to severe storms possible through Monday.
The Alabama News Center — Recipe: Berry Breakfast Toast
Breakfast toasts are so simple to make and come with a variety of options. Berry Breakfast Toast will satisfy your sweet tooth and help to get your Mother’s Day started off right.
