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Strong/Severe Storms Return Late In The Weekend

| April 27, 2017 @ 3:36 pm

SUNNY AFTERNOON: Storms have exited Alabama this afternoon; most communities are enjoying a sunny sky with temperatures in the upper 70s. Tonight will be mostly fair and calm.

TOMORROW/SATURDAY: We warm into the mid 80s tomorrow and upper 80s Saturday with a mix of sun and clouds both days. We will continue to mention just a few isolated afternoon storms, but many communities will be dry.

To the west, active storms will develop both days, some possibly severe.

SUNDAY: A robust weather system west of the state will bring storms back into Alabama by mid to afternoon, and into Sunday night. Ahead of the storm, strong south winds will gust to 30 mph at times, with temperatures warming into the mid 80s. Seems like the main window for storms will come from 4:00 p.m. Sunday through 4:00 a.m. Monday.

While models are not forecasting a tremendous amount of instability, they are showing strong low level shear and good dynamic lift, and it looks like a situation once again where all modes of severe weather will be possible. Large hail, strong straight line winds, and a few tornadoes. We will be much more specific as the event gets closer.

On the positive side, beneficial rain is likely, with most places seeing at least one to two inches.

NEXT WEEK: Monday will be breezy and much cooler with a clearing sky; Monday’s high will be close to 70 degrees. And, by daybreak Tuesday we have a good chance of dropping into the cool 40s.

The next rain/storm event will come on Thursday (May 4), followed by more cool air Friday (May 5). Long range guidance from the GFS suggests we could be close to 40 degrees by daybreak Saturday May 6. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

PIKE COUNTY TORNADO: According to Pike County EMA, a tornado touched down late this morning northeast of Troy… approximately 1/2 mile damage path, several homes damaged due to down trees. Some power lines are damaged as well. NWS will send a survey team in to determine rating.

Picture from Crenshaw County EMA.

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