Midday Nowcast: Dry Today, A Southern Soaker Ahead
It is another great day of weather with despite increasing clouds, it remains very comfortable with highs in the mid to upper 70s.
Category: Severe Weather
Quiet Now, Wet Later: Spring Calm Before The Midweek Return To Storms
After Saturday’s storms, Sunday brought Alabama a taste of early spring, with cooler air, morning fog, and a mix of sun and clouds—especially north of the Tennessee River where a few sprinkles are still possible.
Sunday Weather Briefing: A Cool Change Ahead; Some Dense Fog This Morning
Sunday brings Alabama a breath of fresh air—literally and figuratively—with cooler temperatures, sunshine, and low humidity replacing Saturday’s storms in a refreshing pattern shift worthy of a “Cool Change.”
Severe Threat Ends in Alabama; Dense Fog Advisory Issued Overnight
Severe storms have cleared Alabama, but dense fog may pose a travel hazard overnight and into Sunday morning across north Alabama and southern Tennessee.
Severe Threat Nears End as Storms Move Into Georgia
With no active warnings or advisories, the severe threat is nearly over in Alabama as storms shift east into Georgia.
Strong Storms Persist in East Alabama With Gusty Winds and Small Hail
Though warnings have expired, strong storms remain active in eastern Alabama this evening with gusty winds, small hail, and dangerous lightning.
Severe Storm Moves Into Lee County With Wind and Hail Threat
A new severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for northeastern Lee County, with damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain moving east toward Auburn and Opelika.
Alabama Weather Update at 7 p.m.
Severe storms continue across east Alabama, with warnings active in Chambers County and strong storms impacting several others under Severe Thunderstorm Watch #221 through 10 PM.
Evening Storms Sweep Across East Alabama With Wind, Hail, and Lightning
Strong to severe storms continue moving through east-central and southeast Alabama this evening with the threat of damaging winds, hail, and frequent lightning continuing through 10 PM.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Tallapoosa and Chambers Counties
Severe storms with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail are moving into Tallapoosa and Chambers counties, with a warning in effect through 7:45 PM.
A Quick Radar Check at 6PM
As of 6PM, the line of storms was currently affecting locations from Gadsden and Anniston, to Montgomery, Greenville, and down into Mobile and extending offshore to just south of Pensacola, Florida.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Mobile and Southeastern Washington Counties Until 6:45 PM CDT
At 5:53 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Citronelle, moving east at 30 mph. This storm is producing quarter-size hail.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Autauga, Elmore, Northern Lowndes, and Northern Montgomery Counties Until 6:45 PM CDT
At 5:49 PM CDT, radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms extending from near Marbury to Selmont-West Selmont, moving east at 35 mph. These storms are capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for 17 Alabama Counties Until 10 PM CDT
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 221, effective until 10 PM CDT this evening, Saturday, May 3, 2025. This watch includes 17 counties across central and east-central Alabama.
