Saturday Briefing: Showers At Times Through the Weekend; Marginal Risk Up for Southern Locations
We’ll have to deal with showers at times through the weekend, but the work week ahead will be bright and dry.
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The Mid-Afternoon Weather Check
Overall, expect dry conditions with some clouds, light winds, and temperatures in the 70s to low 80s over the weekend.
The Saturday Briefing — Very Nice Weekend; Rain Chances by Midweek
We’re in for a gradual warming trend under clear skies, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to lower 80s. Rain and thunder becomes possible by midweek.
The Midday Report — Some Thin Clouds, But Otherwise Fantastic
VERY NICE WITH WARMING TEMPERATURES THIS WEEKEND Currently, much of Central Alabama is experiencing partly to mostly sunny conditions, with temperatures rebounding nicely from the cool start earlier today. As of 11 am, temperatures across Central Alabama range from the 50s, with Troy recording the warmest spot at 60ºF. Throughout the remainder of the daylight […]
The Saturday Briefing — A Very Nice Weekend; Clouds May Upset Solar Eclipse Fans
Central Alabama will experience a pleasant Saturday with clear skies and warming temperatures, followed by a significant warm-up on Sunday with increasing humidity and a chance of showers overnight. However, the arrival of a stalled front on Monday may bring cloudy skies, showers, and potentially impact viewing of the solar eclipse.
Late Night Weather Update: Continuing to Monitor Severe Storm Threat in Alabama
Despite ongoing rain and storms in North and Central Alabama, the potential for severe weather, including tornadoes and damaging winds, continues into late night, with conditions improving in some areas according to the latest updates from the National Weather Service.
Monitoring the Risk of Severe Storms: Potential for Tornadoes & Damaging Winds
The latest update indicates that a cluster of strong thunderstorms over west-central Alabama may intensify in the next hour or two, posing a risk of a few tornadoes and wind damage.
A Brief Weather Check Before 9 PM; Severe Threat Continues
As of now, the rain and storms in North/Central Alabama are relatively well-behaved, with most of the rainfall occurring along and south of the I-20 corridor in a few clusters.
Latest SPC Update: Enhanced Risk Continues for Much of North/Central Alabama
There is currently an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms in several areas, including far eastern Ohio and portions of the Tennessee Valley and Southeastern states.
Tornado Watch Issued Until 2 AM for Portions of North/Central Alabama
The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 82 until 2 AM CDT Wednesday for 33 counties in Central Alabama, and 4 counties in North Alabama.
A Brief Weather Check Before 7 PM
Strong to severe storms are currently impacting North Alabama, bringing significant weather hazards. Meanwhile, portions of Central Alabama are experiencing steady rain and non-severe storms. Thankfully, the rest of the region remains relatively calm.
Tornado Warning — N Madison County Until 7 PM
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Hazel Green, moving northeast at 40 mph. Funnel clouds have been previously reported with this storm.
A Tornado Watch Likely To Be Issued Soon for Central Alabama
Thunderstorms are expected to increase in number through the evening, bringing a higher risk of tornadoes and damaging winds. Watch issuance is anticipated within the next few hours.
Tornado Warning — NW Madison & NE Limestone Counties Until 6:30 PM
This storm will affect areas like Athens around 6:00 PM CDT, Harvest around 6:05 PM CDT, and Hazel Green around 6:25 PM CDT. Other locations impacted include Blanche, Capshaw, French Mill, Taft, Toney, and Elkwood.
